Includes bibliographical references and index.

An Introduction to Life on Earth -- Atoms, Molecules, and Life -- Biological Molecules -- Cell Structure and Function -- Cell Membrane Structure and Function -- Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell -- Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis -- Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration -- The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction -- Patterns of Inheritance -- DNA: The Molecule of Heredity -- Gene Expression and Regulation -- Biotechnology --. Principles of Evolution -- How Populations Evolve -- The Origin of Species -- The History of Life -- Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity -- The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses -- The Diversity of Protists -- The Diversity of Plants -- The Diversity of Fungi -- Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates -- Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates IV. -- Animal Behavior -- Population Growth and Regulation -- Community Interactions -- Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems -- Earth's Diverse Ecosystems -- Conserving Earth's Biodiversity -- Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body -- Circulation -- Respiration -- Nutrition and Digestion -- The Urinary System -- Defense Against Disease -- Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System -- The Nervous System -- The Senses -- Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton -- Animal Reproduction -- Animal Development -- Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport -- Plant Reproduction and Development -- Plant Responses to the Environment Biology Life on Earth

New to the Tenth Edition are Learning Goals and Check Your Learning, both of which help students to assess their understanding of the core concepts in biology. This new edition includes an increased focus on health science: Health Watch essays are included throughout units, and more anatomy & physiology content has been incorporated into the main narrative. Several of the popular, inquiry-based features, including Consider This and Have You Ever Wondered?, are new or refreshed.