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OpenStax Biology 2e

Topic 1

Lesson 1
Preface

Topic 2

The Chemistry of Life

The Study of Life
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Science of Biology
Lesson 3
Themes and Concepts of Biology

The Chemical Foundation of Life
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks
Lesson 3
Water
Lesson 4
Carbon

Biological Macromolecules
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
Lesson 3
Carbohydrates
Lesson 4
Lipids
Lesson 5
Proteins
Lesson 6
Nucleic Acids

Topic 3

Cell Structure
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Studying Cells
Lesson 3
Prokaryotic Cells
Lesson 4
Eukaryotic Cells
Lesson 5
The Endomembrane System and Proteins
Lesson 6
The Cytoskeleton
Lesson 7
Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities

Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Components and Structure
Lesson 3
Passive Transport
Lesson 4
Active Transport
Lesson 5
Bulk Transport

Metabolism
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Energy and Metabolism
Lesson 3
Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
Lesson 4
The Laws of Thermodynamics
Lesson 5
ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
Lesson 6
Enzymes

Cellular Respiration
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Energy in Living Systems
Lesson 3
Glycolysis
Lesson 4
Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
Lesson 5
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Lesson 6
Metabolism without Oxygen
Lesson 7
Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
Lesson 8
Regulation of Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Overview of Photosynthesis
Lesson 3
The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
Lesson 4
Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules

Cell Communication
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors
Lesson 3
Propagation of the Signal
Lesson 4
Response to the Signal
Lesson 5
Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms

Cell Reproduction
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Cell Division
Lesson 3
The Cell Cycle
Lesson 4
Control of the Cell Cycle
Lesson 5
Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Lesson 6
Prokaryotic Cell Division

Topic 4

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Process of Meiosis
Lesson 3
Sexual Reproduction

Mendel's Experiments and Heredity
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
Lesson 3
Characteristics and Traits
Lesson 4
Laws of Inheritance

Modern Understandings of Inheritance
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage
Lesson 3
Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders

DNA Structure and Function
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
Lesson 3
DNA Structure and Sequencing
Lesson 4
Basics of DNA Replication
Lesson 5
DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
Lesson 6
DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
Lesson 7
DNA Repair

Genes and Proteins
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Genetic Code
Lesson 3
Prokaryotic Transcription
Lesson 4
Eukaryotic Transcription
Lesson 5
RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
Lesson 6
Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis

Gene Expression
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Regulation of Gene Expression
Lesson 3
Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
Lesson 4
Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation
Lesson 5
Eukaryotic Transcription Gene Regulation
Lesson 6
Eukaryotic Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation
Lesson 7
Eukaryotic Translational and Post-translational Gene Regulation
Lesson 8
Cancer and Gene Regulation

Biotechnology and Genomics
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Biotechnology
Lesson 3
Mapping Genomes
Lesson 4
Whole-Genome Sequencing
Lesson 5
Applying Genomics
Lesson 6
Genomics and Proteomics

Topic 5

Evolutionary Processes

Evolution and the Origin of Species
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Understanding Evolution
Lesson 3
Formation of New Species
Lesson 4
Reconnection and Speciation Rates

The Evolution of Populations
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Population Evolution
Lesson 3
Population Genetics
Lesson 4
Adaptive Evolution

Phylogenies and the History of Life
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Organizing Life on Earth
Lesson 3
Determining Evolutionary Relationships
Lesson 4
Perspectives on the Phylogenetic Tree

Topic 6

Biological Diversity

Viruses
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification
Lesson 3
Virus Infections and Hosts
Lesson 4
Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
Lesson 5
Other Acellular Entities: Prions and Viroids

Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Prokaryotic Diversity
Lesson 3
Structure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
Lesson 4
Prokaryotic Metabolism
Lesson 5
Bacterial Diseases in Humans
Lesson 6
Beneficial Prokaryotes

Fungi
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Characteristics of Fungi
Lesson 3
Classifications of Fungi
Lesson 4
Ecology of Fungi
Lesson 5
Fungal Parasites and Pathogens
Lesson 6
Importance of Fungi in Human Life

Seedless Plants
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Early Plant Life
Lesson 3
Green Algae: Precursors of Land Plants
Lesson 4
Bryophytes
Lesson 5
Seedless Vascular Plants

Seed Plants
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Evolution of Seed Plants
Lesson 3
Gymnosperms
Lesson 4
Angiosperms
Lesson 5
The Role of Seed Plants

Introduction to Animal Diversity
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Features of the Animal Kingdom
Lesson 3
Features Used to Classify Animals
Lesson 4
Animal Phylogeny
Lesson 5
The Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom

Invertebrates
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Phylum Porifera
Lesson 3
Phylum Cnidaria
Lesson 4
Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Flatworms, Rotifers, and Nemerteans
Lesson 5
Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Molluscs and Annelids
Lesson 6
Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Nematodes and Tardigrades
Lesson 7
Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Arthropods
Lesson 8
Superphylum Deuterostomia

Vertebrates
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Chordates
Lesson 3
Fishes
Lesson 4
Amphibians
Lesson 5
Reptiles
Lesson 6
Birds
Lesson 7
Mammals
Lesson 8
The Evolution of Primates

Topic 7

Plant Structure and Function

Plant Form and Physiology
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Plant Body
Lesson 3
Stems
Lesson 4
Roots
Lesson 5
Leaves
Lesson 6
Transport of Water and Solutes in Plants
Lesson 7
Plant Sensory Systems and Responses

Soil and Plant Nutrition
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Nutritional Requirements of Plants
Lesson 3
The Soil
Lesson 4
Nutritional Adaptations of Plants

Plant Reproduction
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Reproductive Development and Structure
Lesson 3
Pollination and Fertilization
Lesson 4
Asexual Reproduction

Topic 8

Animal Structure and Function

The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Animal Form and Function
Lesson 3
Animal Primary Tissues
Lesson 4
Homeostasis

Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Digestive Systems
Lesson 3
Nutrition and Energy Production
Lesson 4
Digestive System Processes
Lesson 5
Digestive System Regulation

Sensory Systems
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Sensory Processes
Lesson 3
Somatosensation
Lesson 4
Taste and Smell
Lesson 5
Hearing and Vestibular Sensation
Lesson 6
Vision

The Endocrine System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Types of Hormones
Lesson 3
How Hormones Work
Lesson 4
Regulation of Body Processes
Lesson 5
Regulation of Hormone Production
Lesson 6
Endocrine Glands

The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Types of Skeletal Systems
Lesson 3
Bone
Lesson 4
Joints and Skeletal Movement
Lesson 5
Muscle Contraction and Locomotion

The Respiratory System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Systems of Gas Exchange
Lesson 3
Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
Lesson 4
Breathing
Lesson 5
Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids

The Circulatory System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Overview of the Circulatory System
Lesson 3
Components of the Blood
Lesson 4
Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
Lesson 5
Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation

Osmotic Regulation and Excretion
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
Lesson 3
The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs
Lesson 4
Excretion Systems
Lesson 5
Nitrogenous Wastes
Lesson 6
Hormonal Control of Osmoregulatory Functions

The Immune System
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Innate Immune Response
Lesson 3
Adaptive Immune Response
Lesson 4
Antibodies
Lesson 5
Disruptions in the Immune System

Animal Reproduction and Development
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Reproduction Methods
Lesson 3
Fertilization
Lesson 4
Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
Lesson 5
Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
Lesson 6
Human Pregnancy and Birth
Lesson 7
Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
Lesson 8
Organogenesis and Vertebrate Formation

Topic 9

Ecology and the Biosphere
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Scope of Ecology
Lesson 3
Biogeography
Lesson 4
Terrestrial Biomes
Lesson 5
Aquatic Biomes
Lesson 6
Climate and the Effects of Global Climate Change

Population and Community Ecology
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Population Demography
Lesson 3
Life Histories and Natural Selection
Lesson 4
Environmental Limits to Population Growth
Lesson 5
Population Dynamics and Regulation
Lesson 6
Human Population Growth
Lesson 7
Community Ecology
Lesson 8
Behavioral Biology: Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Behavior

Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
The Biodiversity Crisis
Lesson 3
The Importance of Biodiversity to Human Life
Lesson 4
Threats to Biodiversity
Lesson 5
Preserving Biodiversity

Topic 10

The Periodic Table of Elements

Lesson 1
The Periodic Table of Elements

Topic 11

Geological Time

Lesson 1
Geological Time

Topic 12

Measurements and the Metric System

Lesson 1
Measurements and the Metric System