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Tables of Contents for Biology
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Safety in the Biology Laboratory
7
6
Safety Symbols
8
1
Science Safety Rules
9
3
Safety Contract
12
1
How to Use the Laboratory Manual
13
1
Presenting Data
14
265
Laboratory Skills
Recognizing Laboratory Safety
19
4
Identifying Laboratory Equipment
23
4
Making Metric Measurements
27
4
Applying the Scientific Method
31
4
Using a Compound Light Microscope
35
6
Using a Bunsen Burner
41
4
Preparing Laboratory Solutions
45
4
Using Graphing Skills
49
6
Unit 1 The Nature of Life
The Science of Biology
Observing the Uncertainty of Measurements
55
4
The Chemistry of Life
Identifying Organic Compounds
59
6
Unit 2 Ecology
The Biosphere
Investigating Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere
65
4
Ecosystems and Communities
Observing the Effect of Bacteria on Bean Plant Growth
69
4
Populations
Sampling a Plant Community
73
6
Humans in the Biosphere
Investigating Air and Water Pollution
79
6
Unit 3 Cells
Cell Structure and Function
Observing Osmosis
85
6
Photosynthesis
Measuring the Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
91
4
Cellular Respiration
Observing Respiration
95
6
Cell Growth and Division
Observing Specialized Cells
101
6
Unit 4 Genetics
Introduction to Genetics
Investigating Inherited Traits
107
6
DNA and RNA
Extracting DNA
113
6
Genetic Engineering
Investigating Gel Electrophoresis
119
4
The Human Genome
Making Karyotypes
123
8
Unit 5 Evolution
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
Comparing Adaptations of Birds
131
6
Evolution of Populations
Modeling a Gene Pool
137
6
The History of Life
Making Coacervates
143
4
Classification
Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key
147
6
Unit 6 Microorganisms and Fungi
Bacteria and Viruses
Controlling Bacterial Growth
153
8
Protists
Investigating the Diversity of Protists
161
4
Fungi
Comparing the Characteristics of Molds
165
6
Unit 7 Plants
Plant Diversity
Comparing Green Algae and Mosses
171
6
Structure and Function of Seed Plants
Observing Root and Stem Structures
177
6
Reproduction of Seed Plants
Investigating Germination and Seedling Development
183
6
Plant Responses and Adaptations
Investigating Germination Inhibitors
189
6
Unit 8 Invertebrates
Sponges and Cnidarians
Comparing Sponges and Hydras
195
6
Worms and Mollusks
Observing the Structure of a Squid
201
6
Arthropods and Echinoderms
Investigating Insect Metamorphosis
207
4
Comparing Invertebrates
Comparing Invertebrate Body Plans
211
6
Unit 9 Chordates
Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes, and Amphibians
Investigating Frog Anatomy
217
8
Reptiles and Birds
Examining Adaptations in Lizards
225
6
Mammals
Comparing Primates
231
6
Comparing Chordates
Observing Vertebrate Skeletons
237
6
Animal Behavior
Observing Animal Behavior
243
6
Unit 10 The Human Body
Nervous System
Observing Nervous Responses
249
6
Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
Observing Bone Composition and Structure
255
6
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Measuring Lung Capacity
261
6
Digestive and Excretory Systems
Simulating Urinalysis
267
6
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Comparing Ovaries and Testes
273
6
The Immune System and Disease
Detecting Viruses
279