Biology For Dummies, 3rd Edition (For Dummies (Lifestyle))

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While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. For many people, a hike in the forest or a trip to the beach is a chance to reconnect with the natural world and enjoy the beauty of life. Through genetics, you can understand why your skin is a certain color or why some traits seem to run in your family.

li>\r\n","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9201,"name":"Rene Fester Kratz","slug":"rene-fester-kratz","description":"","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api. In years past this course has been mainly a graduate-level requirement; however its application is growing and course offerings at the undergraduate level are exploding. When their reproductive cells combined, your dad and mom each donated half of your genetic information — 23 chromosomes from mom and 23 from dad — for a total of 46 chromosomes in each of your cells. Get a feel for biology with hands-on activities Biology Workbook For Dummies is a practical resource that provides you with activities to help you better understand concepts in biology. The great lesson of biological evolution (a topic we cover in Chapter 12) is that not only do populations change over time but they’re also capable of going extinct.

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Charles Darwin concluded that biological evolution occurs as a result of natural selection, which is the theory that in any given generation, some individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce than others. Everything an organism’s body does happens because its cells make those actions happen, whether that organism is a single-celled E. Whether you're enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, Biology For Dummies will help you unlock the mysteries of how life works. The ultimate guide to understanding biology Have you ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? If you want help following along in class, try reading the relevant sections in this book before you go to a lecture on a particular topic.

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