Biology / senior contributing authors, Mary Ann Clark, Texas Wesleyan University, Jung Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology, Matthew Douglas, Grand Rapids Community College.

Includes index.

The study of life -- The chemical foundation of life -- Biological macromolecules -- Cell structure -- Structure and function of plasma membranes -- Metabolism -- Cellular respiration -- Photosynthesis -- Cell communication -- Cell reproduction -- Meiosis and sexual reproduction -- Mendel's experiments and heredity -- Modern understandings of inheritance -- DNA structure and function -- Genes and proteins -- Gene expression -- Biotechnology and genomics -- Evolution and the origin of species -- The evolution of populations -- Phylogenies and the history of life -- Viruses -- Prokaryotes : bacteria and archaea -- Protists -- Fungi -- Seedless plants -- Seed plants -- Introduction to animal diversity -- Invertebrates -- Vertebrates -- Plant form and physiology -- Soil and plant nutrition -- Plant reproduction -- The animal body : basic form and function -- Animal nutrition and the digestive system -- The nervous system -- Sensory systems -- The endocrine system -- The musculoskeletal system -- The respiratory system -- The circulatory system -- Osmotic regulation and excretion -- The immune system -- Animal reproduction and development -- Ecology and the biosphere -- Population and community ecology -- Ecosystems -- Conservation biology and biodiversity -- Appendix A: The periodic table of elements -- Appendix B: Geological time -- Appendix C: Measurements and the metric system.

Biology 2e (2nd edition) is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand -- and apply -- key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.