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Nelson Biology 11 University Preparation
Model: 9780176510367
The Nelson Biology 11 University Preparation - Student Textbook supports the Ontario Ministry of Education
Course : Biology, Grade 11, University Prepration, Course Code: SBI3U
Author Team: Jacqueline Dulson, Douglas Fraser, Barry LeDrew, Angela Vavitsas
It has these units and chapters:
Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things
Chapter 1: Understand Biodiversity
1.1 Biodiversity - An Introduction
1.2 The Nature of Classification
1.3 Phylogeny and Modern Taxonomy
1.4 Kingdoms and Domains
1.5 Biology Journal: Birds - In a Class of their Own
Investigation 1.2.1: Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key
Investigation 1.4.1: Sampling the Diversity of Life
Chapter 2: Prokaryotes, Viruses, and Protists
2.1 The Prokryotes: Eubacteria and Archaea
2.2 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
2.3 The Protists
Investigation: 2.1.1: Observing Bacteria
Investigation: 2.3.1: Observing Protists
Chapter 3: The Fungi, Plants, and Animals
3.1 The Fungi
3.2 The Plants
3.3 The Animals
3.4 Explore an Issue in Biodiversity: Fisheries in Peril
Investigation 3.1.1: Growing and Observing Fungi
Investigation 3.3.1: Representing the Six Kingdoms of Life
Unit 2: Genetic Processes
Chapter 4: Heredity and Reproduction
4.1 The Nature of Heredity
4.2 Asexual Reproduction: Copies and Clones
4.3 Sexual Reproduction: Adding Variety
4.4 Abnormmal Meiosis and/or Fertilization
4.5 Cytoplasmic Inheritance
Investigation 4.3.1: Observing Meiosis
Investigation 4.4.1: Interpreting Karyotypes
Chapter 5: Mendelian Genetics - Patterns of Inheritance
5.1 Mendelian Inheritance
5.2 Variations in Heredity
5.3 Pedigrees - Tracking Inheritance
5.4 Biology Journal: The Gene Hunters
5.5 Genetic Disorders
5.6 Explore an Issue in Genetic Screening: Who Decides? Who Wants to Know?
5.7 Multi-trait Inheritance
Investigation 5.2.1: Gummy Bear Genetics
Investigation 5.3.1: My Genetic Profile
Chapter 6: Genetics Beyond Mendel
6.1 DNA and the Code of Life
6.2 Mutations
6.3 Genomes
6.4 Manipulating the Genome
6.5 Gene Therapy
6.6 Explore Applications in Genetics: Genetic Technology - The New Medicine
Investigation 6.3.1: Comparing DNA Fingerprints
Unit 3: Evolution
Chapter 7: The Theory of Evolution
7.1 Biology Change over Time
7.2 The Evolution of an Idea
7.3 Biology Journal: Voyage of the HMS Beagle
7.4 The Evidence of Evolution
7.5 On the Origin of Species
7.6 The Modern Theory of Evolution
Investigation 7.5.1: Modelling Natural Selection
Investigation 7.6.1: A Walk through Time
Chapter 8: The Origin of Species
8.1 Natural Selection
8.2 Speciation
8.3 Patterns of Evolution
8.4 Explore an Issue in Evolution: Avoiding Extinctions
8.5 Marcoevolution
8.6 Biology Journal: Tiktaalik - Triumph of a Theory
8.7 Human Evolution
Investigation 8.1.1: Bird Monogamy and Sexual Dimorphism
Investigation 8.5.1: Looking for SINEs of Evolution
Investigation 8.7.1: Human and Chimpanzee Chromosome Comparison
Unit 4: Animals: Structure and Function
Chapter 9: Nutrition and the Digestive System
9.1 Why We Need to Eat
9.2 What and How Much We Need to Eat
9.3 Introducing Digestion
9.4 Digestion in the Mouth and Stomach
9.5 Digestion in the Small and Large Intenstines
9.6 Nausea, Vomitting and Diarrhea
9.7 Biology Journal: Scientific Detective Work
Investigation 9.5.1: Factors Affecting the Digestion of Starch
Chapter 10: The Respiratory System
10.1 The Need for a Respiratory System
10.2 Respiratory Structures and Processes
10.3 Transport and Diffusion of Gases
10.4 Interference with Gas Exchange
10.5 Lung Transplants and Other Technologies
10.6 Explore an Issue in Healthcare: Is Healthcare a Right, a Privilege, or a Responsibility?
Investigation 10.2.1: Determining Lung Volume and Oxygen Consumption
Investigation 10.2.1: The Relationship between Long-term Exercise and Vital Capacity
Chapter 11: The Circulatory System
11.1 The Need for a Circulatory System
11.2 Blood: A Fluid Tissue
11.3 Blood Vessels
11.4 The Cardiac Cycle and Circulation
11.5 Coronary Artery Disease
11.6 Imaging: Looking through the Body
11.7 Explore Applications of Technology in Diabetes Management: Technology for Insulin Delivery
Investigation 11.1.1: Fetal Pig Dissection
Investigation 11.3.1: The Effect of Exercise on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
Investigation 11.4.1: Analysing and Interpreting EGCs
Unit 5: Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Function
Chapter 12: The Importance of Plants
12.1 The Characteristics of Plants
12.2 Leaves
12.3 Stems
12.4 Roots
12.5 Transport in Vascular Plants
12.6 Biology Journal: Biomimicry
12.7 Explore Applications in Urban Greening: Improving City Life with Trees
Investigation 12.2.1: Leaf Structure in Vascular Plants
Investigation 12.3.1: Comparing Monocot and Eudicot Stem Cross-Sections
Investigation 12.4.1: Comparing Monocot and Eudicot Root Cross-Sections
Chapter 13: Succession, Reproduction, and Sustainability
13.1 Succession
13.2 Asexual Reproduction in Seed Plants
13.3 Sexual Reproduction in Seed Plants
13.4 Explore an Issue in Energy Alternatives: Biofuels
13.5 Plants Growth and Development
13.6 Control of Plant Growth and Development
Investigation 13.2.1: Methods of Asexual Reproduction
Investigation 13.5.1: Temperature, Light and Seed Germination
Investigation 13.5.2: Factors Affecting Plant Growth and Differentiation
For each chapter, there are Summary, Self-Quiz and Review.
For each unit, there are Task, Self-Quiz and Review.
Numerical and short answers are given at the end of the textbook.
Hardcover, 704 pages, book size: 22 cm x 28 cm. x 3 cm