Biology: Laboratory Manual A

, by Miller, Ken; Levine, Joe

Biology: Laboratory Manual A by Miller, Ken; Levine, Joe, 9780131152847

ISBN: 9780131152847 | 013115284X
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Copyright: 6/30/2004

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Table of Contents

Safety in the Biology Laboratory

7

(6)

Safety Symbols

8

(1)

Science Safety Rules

9

(3)

Safety Contract

12

(1)

How to Use the Laboratory Manual

13

(1)

Presenting Data

14

(265)

Laboratory Skills

Recognizing Laboratory Safety

19

(4)

Identifying Laboratory Equipment

23

(4)

Making Metric Measurements

27

(4)

Applying the Scientific Method

31

(4)

Using a Compound Light Microscope

35

(6)

Using a Bunsen Burner

41

(4)

Preparing Laboratory Solutions

45

(4)

Using Graphing Skills

49

(6)

Unit 1 The Nature of Life

The Science of Biology

Observing the Uncertainty of Measurements

55

(4)

The Chemistry of Life

Identifying Organic Compounds

59

(6)

Unit 2 Ecology

The Biosphere

Investigating Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere

65

(4)

Ecosystems and Communities

Observing the Effect of Bacteria on Bean Plant Growth

69

(4)

Populations

Sampling a Plant Community

73

(6)

Humans in the Biosphere

Investigating Air and Water Pollution

79

(6)

Unit 3 Cells

Cell Structure and Function

Observing Osmosis

85

(6)

Photosynthesis

Measuring the Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis

91

(4)

Cellular Respiration

Observing Respiration

95

(6)

Cell Growth and Division

Observing Specialized Cells

101

(6)

Unit 4 Genetics

Introduction to Genetics

Investigating Inherited Traits

107

(6)

DNA and RNA

Extracting DNA

113

(6)

Genetic Engineering

Investigating Gel Electrophoresis

119

(4)

The Human Genome

Making Karyotypes

123

(8)

Unit 5 Evolution

Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Comparing Adaptations of Birds

131

(6)

Evolution of Populations

Modeling a Gene Pool

137

(6)

The History of Life

Making Coacervates

143

(4)

Classification

Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key

147

(6)

Unit 6 Microorganisms and Fungi

Bacteria and Viruses

Controlling Bacterial Growth

153

(8)

Protists

Investigating the Diversity of Protists

161

(4)

Fungi

Comparing the Characteristics of Molds

165

(6)

Unit 7 Plants

Plant Diversity

Comparing Green Algae and Mosses

171

(6)

Structure and Function of Seed Plants

Observing Root and Stem Structures

177

(6)

Reproduction of Seed Plants

Investigating Germination and Seedling Development

183

(6)

Plant Responses and Adaptations

Investigating Germination Inhibitors

189

(6)

Unit 8 Invertebrates

Sponges and Cnidarians

Comparing Sponges and Hydras

195

(6)

Worms and Mollusks

Observing the Structure of a Squid

201

(6)

Arthropods and Echinoderms

Investigating Insect Metamorphosis

207

(4)

Comparing Invertebrates

Comparing Invertebrate Body Plans

211

(6)

Unit 9 Chordates

Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes, and Amphibians

Investigating Frog Anatomy

217

(8)

Reptiles and Birds

Examining Adaptations in Lizards

225

(6)

Mammals

Comparing Primates

231

(6)

Comparing Chordates

Observing Vertebrate Skeletons

237

(6)

Animal Behavior

Observing Animal Behavior

243

(6)

Unit 10 The Human Body

Nervous System

Observing Nervous Responses

249

(6)

Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems

Observing Bone Composition and Structure

255

(6)

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Measuring Lung Capacity

261

(6)

Digestive and Excretory Systems

Simulating Urinalysis

267

(6)

Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

Comparing Ovaries and Testes

273

(6)

The Immune System and Disease

Detecting Viruses

279

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