Biology (Cliffs Quick Review) [Paperback]

I. Edward Alcamo (Author), Kelly Schweitzer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764563750 | ISBN-13: 978-0764563751 | Publication Date: May 29, 2001 | Edition: 1

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Whether you're new to elements, atoms, and molecules or just brushing up on your knowledge of the subject, CliffsQuickReview Biology can help. This guide carries biological studies into topics such as organic compounds, cellular respiration, transgenic animals, and human reproduction. You'll also tackle other concepts, including

• The process of photosynthesis
• Mitosis and cell reproduction
• Inheritance patterns
• Principles of evolution
• The unity and diversity of life

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About the Author

About the Authors I. Edward Alcamo, PhD is a Distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. He has taught at the college level for 30 years, specializing in microbiology for nursing and other allied health science students. Kelly Schweitzer received her PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University School of Medicine in the Pathology Dept. Her research focuses on the molecular biology of Alzheimer's Disease.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (May 29, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764563750
• ISBN-13: 978-0764563751
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great for those with a decent background in biology, August 6, 2001

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vicky (Russellville, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biology (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for the purpose of touching up my biology knowledge for a standarized test. I had already taken an AP Biology class in high school and a physiology course in college. This book was very effective in condensing an entire semester long course into a short 200 or so pages. It truly mentions ONLY the very fundamental concepts of biology. I would recommend this book to those who wish to review a biology course that they have already taken. This book is entirely too brief for those with no previous background information in the area. For certain topics that my high school and college courses failed to cover, I needed to rely on more thorough text books for further detailed explanations. Some aspects of biology are just too in-depth for these short cliff notes to cover. In conclusion, this book is a great resource if you are looking for a quick, to-the-point review!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: CliffsQuickReview Biology (Quick Reviews) (Paperback)

WOW this book is so short, yet so great! it is just like my bio book (close to 800 pages) but only, its 208 pages and it is just facts, none of the needless filler. The TOC is also just like the one in my bio textbook, but agian, the info it leads to is MUCH MUCH MUCH quicker to grasp!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good supplement, August 31, 2003

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This review is from: Biology (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

This is a good supplement for those taking a biology class. Explains things in a nice, condensed version. Reinforces knowledge in an easy, concise manner.
Recommend to parents helping their children with their high school biology class.