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The problem, then, is to provide, under these conditions, a course of teaching which shall be as interesting as possible and shall serve to introduce the student to the fundamental facts and principles of biology, both as part of his training for life and more particularly as an introduction to the study of medicine, which, as has often been said, is really a specialised branch of applied biology.
The time is past when we could hope to give the budding medical student a thorough training in elementary botany and zoology, and with the ever increasing complexity of the medical curriculum proper there is constant pressure to shorten and simplify the preparatory parts. It seems to me that biologists should yield to this pressure to a reasonable extent, and frankly ask themselves how far the things that have been traditionally taught really serve as the best introduction to biology for medical students under existing conditions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an introductory-level guide to plant biology for medical students, or any reader without a prior background in botany. Beginning with an examination of the characteristics that differentiate plants from animals, the author goes on to explore some of the key chemical processes characteristic of living organisms. The complex composition of protoplasm, and the central role of sugars in the metabolism of plants and animals are also discussed, alongside the broader themes of photosynthesis and the composition of plant matter. The author presents an accessible overview of the historical development of our scientific understanding of plant life and the significance of ongoing research in this area. This text offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of plant biology, setting the stage for further study in areas such as the study of bacteria, fungi, lichens, and various plant structures including roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330320884_0
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