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  • © 1987

Mastering Biology

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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (Science) (MMSS)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Cellular Organisation and Diversity of Living Organisms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introducing Biology

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 3-19
    3. Diversity of Living Organisms

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 20-46
    4. Cellular Organisation of Living Organisms

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 47-72
    5. Biochemical Principles

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 73-87
    6. Biophysical Principles

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 88-105
  3. Life Support Processes and Maintenance of the Individual

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
    2. Plant Nutrition

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 109-125
    3. Animal Nutrition

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 126-148
    4. Human Diet

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 149-168
    5. Transport

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 169-192
    6. Respiration

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 193-219
    7. Growth

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 220-246
    8. Homeostasis — The Steady State

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 247-269
    9. Irritability

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 270-303
    10. Support and Movement

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 304-332
  4. Development of Organisms and Continuity of Life

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 333-333
    2. Reproduction

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 334-368
    3. Genetics

      • O. F. G. Kilgour
      Pages 369-399

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