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Some 3.8 billion years ago, in an era of churning seas and murky skies, a few chemicals combined under the right conditions, and life emerged on planet Earth. From that first cell, life progressed to a myriad of one-celled organisms, to organisms capable of photosynthesis, to multicellular organisms, to simple plant and animal forms, up to the complex life-forms we know today. The Evolution of Cells traces these developments and how they may have occurred, through the scientific study of fossils, relationships among organisms, biochemistry of current life-forms, genetic sequencing, and laboratory experiments. Readers will also explore the complexity of cells and the ways science is making use of internal cell mechanisms for new discoveries in sustainable energy sources, cleaning up pollution, improving the food supply, and treating disease.
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A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing, but its role in biology is huge. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life explores cells in a variety of ways–how they work, how they effect body functions and health, and how they can be used by scientists to advance medical techniques.
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The titles in this set present topics central to the study of biology and life science in an easy-tounderstand style with thought-provoking insight and full-color images.
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A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing, but its role in biology is huge. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life explores cells in a variety of ways how they work, how they effect body functions and health, and how they can be used by scientists to advance medical techniques.
Middle school and high school students and science teachers will enjoy this comprehensive set.
The titles in this set present topics central to the study of biology and life science in an easy-tounderstand style with thought-provoking insight and full-color images.
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