Biology: A Global Approach, Global Edition

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Peter V. Minorsky (Unit 6) is Professor of Biology at Mercy College in New York, where he teaches introductory biology, evolution, ecology, and botany. He received his A.B. in biology from Vassar College and his Ph.D. in plant physiology from Cornell University. He is also the science writer for the journal Plant Physiology. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Peter taught at Kenyon College, Union College, Western Connecticut State University, and Vassar College. His research interests concern how plants sense environmental change. Peter received the 2008 Award for Teaching Excellence at Mercy College.

Concept 27.2 Rapid reproduction, mutation, and genetic recombination promote genetic diversity in prokaryotes The book offers integration of text and figures for your students' better understanding of the concepts.With engaging content and a plethora of digital and interactive tools, this leading textbook is the trusted course solution in the field, ensuring you get a pedagogical yet enjoyable learning experience. Concept 50.1 Sensory receptors transduce stimulus energy and transmit signals to the central nervous system Concept 25.5 Major changes in body form can result from changes in the sequences and regulation of developmental genes Concept 36.1 Adaptations for acquiring resources were key steps in the evolution of vascular plants To engage learners in developing a deeper understanding of biology, the 11th Edition challenges them to apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of new hands-on activities and exercises in the text and online. Content updates throughout the text reflect rapidly evolving research, and new learning tools include Problem-Solving Exercises, Visualizing Figures, Visual Skills Questions, and more.

Concept 53.6 The human population is no longer growing exponentially but is still increasing rapidlyConcept 53.3 The logistic model describes how a population grows more slowly as it nears its carrying capacity Concept 56.2 Population conservation focuses on population size, genetic diversity, and critical habitat Concept 15.3 Linked genes tend to be inherited together because they are located near each other on the same chromosome Concept 18.4 A program of differential gene expression leads to the different cell types in a multicellular organism

Concept 52.4 Genetic analyses and the concept of inclusive fitness provide a basis for studying the evolution of behavior Concept 45.2 Fertilization depends on mechanisms that bring together sperm and eggs of the same speciesThe Test Your Understanding Questions are organized into three levels based on Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension, Application/Analysis, and Synthesis/Evaluation. Question types include Visual Skills: Draw It, Scientific Inquiry, Evolution Connection, Write About a Theme (Organization, Information, Energy and Matter, or Interactions), and Synthesize Your Knowledge. Concept 38.1 Flowers, double fertilization, and fruits are key features of the angiosperm life cycle End-of-chapter Summary of Key Concepts Questions reinforce the main ideas in each chapter, while Test Your Understanding Questions prepare students for the kinds of questions they will see on exams and encourage higher-level thinking.