11th Hour Introduction to Biology [Paperback]

This book reviews the more challenging material in a college-level, introductory course in biology. It is intended to supplement standard textbooks in biology, or for students who wish to review such material. '11th Hour: Introduction to Biology' is of particular use to students enrolled in a majors or non-majors introductory biology course, or students taking AP biology. It concentrates on those topics that usually give students the most difficulty, and problems/questions are rated throughout in terms of their level of difficulty.

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• Concentrates on those concepts that usually give students the most difficulty.
  
• Provides ample opportunity to test the mastery of this material.
  
• Rates questions/problems according to their level of difficulty.
  
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1 Introduction to Biology.

2 Atoms, Bonds, Water, and Carbon.

3 Molecules and Macromolecules of Life.

4 Membrane Structure and Function.

5 Cellular Organization.

6 Energy and Enzymes.

7 Energy Metabolism and Cell Respiration.

8 Photosynthesis.

Exam.

Unit II: Genes, Information, and Heredity.

9 DNA: Structure, Function, and Replication.

10 RNA and Protein: Transcription, Translation, and the Genetic Code.

11 Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis.

12 Mendelian Genetics.

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