Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain why angiosperms are the dominant form of plant life in most terrestrial ecosystems Describe the main parts of a flower and their functions Detail the life cycle of a typical gymnosperm and angiosperm Discuss the similarities and differences between the two main groups of flowering plants
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the two major innovations that allowed seed plants to reproduce in the absence of water Explain when seed plants first appeared and when gymnosperms became the dominant plant group Discuss the purpose of pollen grains and seeds Describe the significance of angiosperms bearing both flowers and fruit
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Discuss the type of seeds produced by gymnosperms, as well as other characteristics of gymnosperms Identify the geological era dominated by the gymnosperms and describe the conditions to which they were adapted List the four groups of modern-day gymnosperms and provide examples of each Describe the life cycle of a typical gymnosperm
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain how angiosperm diversity is due, in part, to multiple complex interactions with animals Describe ways in which pollination occurs Discuss the roles that plants play in ecosystems and how deforestation threatens plant biodiversity
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