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Title: Biology: the Unity and Diversity of Life
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses, teacher
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| Type: | Textbook |
| Authors: | Starr, C., Taggart, R. |
| Publisher: | Wadsworth Publishing Co. |
| Year of pub.: | 1997 |
| Price: | $86.95 |
Description: This resource is an effective text that surveys all major areas of biology. The sections on genetics are thorough and very well illustrated. Biotechnology applications are also addressed. This text is most appropriate for use in a high school advanced biology class or first year college level. It is also valuable as a reference book for teachers.
Strengths: This textbook is well written and has excellent illustrations. It includes many examples, analogies, and historical background. A teacher's edition is available.
Weaknesses: No activities are included. Assessments could be better.
Keywords: Inheritance, DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, variation, cells, proteins, sexual reproduction, meiosis, mitosis, mutation, evolution, medical genetics, biotechnology, bioethics
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
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| ISBN#: | 053453001X |
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