McGraw-Hill concise encyclopedia of bioscience.

McGraw-Hill concise encyclopedia of bioscience. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2005. - 972 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 885-897) and index.

Articles, A-Z -- Appendix. Bibliographies ; Equivalents of commonly used units for the U.S. Customary System and the metric system ; Conversion factors for the U.S. Customary System, metric system, and International System ; ABO blood group system ; Amino acid abbreviations ; Universal (standard) genetic code ; Some functions of essential vitamins ; Major groups of viruses ; Cranial nerves of vertebrates ; Classification of living organisms ; Biographical listing.

Hundreds of articles explore the most important fields of science. Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition, each of these subject-specific quick-reference guides features: Detailed, well-illustrated explanations; Hundreds of concise articles in each volume; An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists; A portable, convenient format; Bibliographies, appendices, and other information supplement the articles.

0071439560 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780071439565 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2004049947

GBA4X5581 bnb

012875505 Uk


Biology--Encyclopedias.
Biologie--Encyclop�edies.
Biologie.
Sciences biologiques.


Encyclop�edie (Descripteur de forme)

REF QH 302.5 / .M378 2004