Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART 1: THE DIVERSITY OF ORGANISMS
Describing the Diversity of Organisms
Explaining The Diversity of Organisms: Natural Selection
PART 2: MOLECULES AND CELLS
Molecules and Life
Cell Structure and Function
Enzymes
Movement of Molecules
The Gene at Work
PART 3: ENERGY
Energy in Living Systems
Respiraton
Photosynthesis
PART 4: GENES AND LIFE CYCLES
Cell Division, Variation and Life Cycles
The Gene as the Unit of Inheritance
Reproduction in Animal Life Cycles
Reproduction in Plant Life Cycles
PART 5: THE WORKING ORGANISM
Homeostasis
Cell Communication: Chemicals
Cell Communication: Nerves
Plant, Soil and Atmosphere
Transport in Animals
Gas Exchange in Animals
Heterotrophic Nutrition
Excretion and Osmoregulation in Animals
Defence
Support and Movement
Development and Growth
PART 6: ORGANISMS IN CONTEXT
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
The Ecology of Ecosystems
Behaviour
PART 7: APPLIED TOPICS
Disease
Biotechnology.