Online study aids are organized according to the major sections of the chapter on the e-Learning Connection page found at the end of each chapter. In this way, students can easily determine the available resources that help explain difficult concepts. The same design is utilized at the Online Learning Center, and this allows students to quickly find an activity of interest.
The chapter opening page has been revised. The chapter outline now contains questions listed according to the major sections, instead of statements. The questions are designed to start students thinking about and learning the concepts. The opening vignette now appears on this page and is accompanied by a photograph.
Although all chapters were revised, some changes are of particular interest. Illustrations in Part I and II have new icons to assist student learning. Also, the plant chapters have been completely revised and are now more thorough. The genetics chapters have been rewritten and are supported by new art. Two new chapters--"Ecosystems and Human Interferences" and "Conservation of Biodiversity"--strengthen the ecology section of the text.
The classification system of the text has been modernized. The three-domain system of classification based on molecular biology replaces the five-kingdom system of classification based on structure and adaptations to the environment.
The revised illustration program adds vitality to the art and enhances the appeal of the text. Many new micrographs provide realism. "Visual Focus" illustrations give a pictorial overview of key topics. Color coding is used for both molecular structures and for human tissues and organs.
Relevancy of the text is increased with the inclusion or expanded treatment of topics such as eating disorders, allergies, stem cell research, hepatitis infections, xenotransplantation, human cloning, the human genome project, and gene therapy to treat cancer.
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