• In Chapter One, The Study of Life, a new experiment regarding the use of artificial versus natural fertilizers serves as the basis for discussion of the scientific process.
• Part V has been reorganized to include a chapter on Genetic Counseling. This new chapter shows how all aspects of genetics are involved in understanding and correcting our genetic inheritance.
• Microbiology, Chapter 28, not only covers the biology of viruses, bacteria, archaea, and fungi, but also discusses some of the major infectious diseases in humans.
• Environmental Concerns, Chapter 36, is a new chapter that shows the relationship between consumption of resources and pollution and their effects on biodiversity.
• End-of-Chapter Material: The number of Testing Yourself questions in each chapter has been increased. Due to popular demand, Understanding the Terms, a section that helps students learn biology terminology, has been re-introduced. All boldface terms in the chapter are listed and page referenced. Following the list is a matching exercise that allows students to test their understanding of the terms.
• Internal Summary Statements are located at the end of each major section of the chapter to help the student focus on the key concepts.
• Chapter Concepts: The chapter outline contains questions that encourage students to concentrate on concepts and how they relate to one another.
• An Emphasis on the Scientific Process: The introductory chapter begins with a new and expanded explanation of the scientific process. Science Focus readings occur throughout the text. These readings discuss recent biological research in the area under discussion.
• Bioethical Issues: No general biology book covers as many issues or devotes as much space to this growing area of biology. Most chapters of Inquiry into Life end with a bioethical issue.
• Customizable: Inquiry into Life is chapter-by-chapter color customizable so you and your students use only the chapters you want.
• The Online Learning Center provides students with study tools such as art and animation quizzes, art labeling exercises, and quizzing, and access to an Online Tutor. Instructors will find a Course Integration Guide, Instructor's Manual, Lab Resource Guide, and much more.
• Digital Content Manager: Every illustration in Inquiry into Life is available in electronic JPEG format on the Digital Content Manager CD-ROM. You are provided with
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