Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Steven D. Garber explains all the major biological concepts and terms in this newly revised edition, including the origin of life, evolution, cell biology, reproduction, physiology, and botany. The step-by-step, clearly structured format of Biology is fully accessible to students, providing an easily understood, comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Biology helps readers build their knowledge at their own pace. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference for anyone who chooses to master the science of life. Prepare for exams with a self-test full of multiple choice questions, a review of key terms, and questions to think about at the end of each chapter. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. In the second edition of Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more: * Are viruses living? * How does photosynthesis occur? * Why don't our red blood cells have nuclei? * How do tadpoles absorb their tails when they grow legs and turn into frogs? * Is cloning a form of sexual or asexual reproduction? * What is Antonie van Leeuwenhoek know for?"-- Provided by publisher.