Basic concepts of biological science /
Zenaida M. Realuyo and Virginia S. Cario
- Quezon City, Philippines : Katha Publishing Co, Inc., c2003
- xiv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The molecules of life -- Chapter 3. The cell -- Chapter 4. Plants -- Chapter 5. Synthesis and respiration -- Chapter 6. Nutrition and digestion -- Chapter 7. Circulation system -- Chapter 8. Gas exchange and breathing -- Chapter 9. Excretion -- Chapter 10. The human skin -- Chapter 11. Skeletal and muscular systems -- Chapter 12. Endocrine systems -- Chapter 13. Nervous system -- Chapter 14. Reproduction, growth, and development -- Chapter 15. The classification of living organisms -- Chapter 16. Genetics and evolution -- Chapter 17. Ecological systems.
Biology, being the scientific study of living things, touches on all aspects of life and manifestations of life. Agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, food, and nutrition, psychology, and other professions have their basis on the science of biology.