The contents of book are as given below
Unit 1 The science of biology 1
- 1.1 The methods of science 2
- 1.2 The tools of a biologist 15
- 1.3 The relevance and promise of biological science 25
- 1.4 Biology and HIV/AIDS 30
Unit 2 Biochemical molecules 42
- 2.1 Inorganic and organic molecules 42
- 2.2 Inorganic molecules 43
- 2.3 Organic molecules 52
Unit 3 Enzymes 79
- 3.1 Nature of enzymes 80
- 3.2 Functions of enzymes 88
- 3.3 Factors affecting the functions of enzymes 93
Unit 4 Cell biology 111
- 4.1 Cell theory 112
- 4.2 Types of cells 121
- 4.3 Parts of the cell and their functions 125
Unit 5 Energy transformation 151
- 5.1 Respiration 152
- 5.2 How do plants harness light energy in photosynthesis? 170