Interactive OpenStax: Biology, 2e

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This interactive eText combines the content of OpenStax’s Biology, 2e with the dynamic engagement features of Top Hat to create a rich, accessible, and affordable learning experience. 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, 2e 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.

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Table of Contents for Interactive OpenStax: Biology, 2e

  • Front Matter
  • Unit 1: The Chemistry of Life
  • Unit 2: The Cell
  • Unit 3: Genetics
  • Unit 4: Evolutionary Processes
  • Unit 5: Biological Diversity
  • Unit 6: Plant Structure and Function
  • Unit 7: Animal Structure and Function
  • Unit 8: Ecology
  • Appendices and Index
  • Instructor Resources

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