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A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)

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"Lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise but explanatory. Cross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features." --Biologist
"Ideally suited to students of biology, either at secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in life sciences"--Jornal of Anatomy


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Fully revised and updated for the sixth edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With nearly 5,500 clear and concise entries, over 400 of them new to this edition, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Features include biographical entries on key scientists, chronologies charting developments in major fields including cell biology, genetics, microscopy, and vitamins, and double-page feature articles on important topics such as bioinformatics, genetically modified organisms, microarray technology, and RNA interference. Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, and Nobel prizewinners - the last two new to this edition.

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2.0 out of 5 stars What not to buy, 13 Dec 2005
if your looking for a dictionary for a degree course this would not be it. many biological terms and definitions are not listed. your better off buying either the henderson biological dictionary or the penguin one, as these have far more terms and are listed in a more clear and consise manner.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Better spending money on the Hendersons, 1 May 2005
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As a zoologist studying at Edinburgh uiniversity I have constantly found this book to be frustrating. It has many very advanced references whilst missing out a lot of entries that you could find in a decent A level book. I cannot back up the previous comments, but am just slightly irritated about having to buy another dictionary (apparently on the same par) since this one simply isn't good enough. Hopefully this will help any students thinking of buying a dictionary for any work slightly beyond A level biology.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource, 23 Jan 2002
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This is perhaps the most useful book that an A-level biologist can buy. While it cannot give you the info like a textbook can, it can make sense of all the other little bits that aren't in the syllabus that make up a full understanding of a topic. Absolutely marvellous!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A handy reference
I got this as a freebie along with its companion "Oxford Dictionary of Earth Sciences" and I use both now and again. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Magnus Johnson

2.0 out of 5 stars I wish I hadn't bought this
Like other reviewers I find this dictionary constantly frustrating. It is not comprehensive, and more often than not it doesn't have the term I am looking for, meaning I have to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. Lin Taylor

2.0 out of 5 stars a little too basic for a Biology BSc.
I have found this Biology dictionary to be lacking many important terms in the second year of my degree, and I have generally been disappointed with it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Maintain that resting potential, now!
The question was: what (or whatever) maintains the resting membrane potential nowadays! I always thought that it was the sodium pump (or Na K ATPase etc.). Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2006 by B. S. Mann

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what you need
This is an excellent dictionary for any biology student in school or university. Contains clear direct definitions of words and has a clear lay-out also, a must buy for the... Read more
Published on 3 Jul 2005 by adam17158

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' for all biologists from GCSE to degree level
This concise reliable book probably contains every biology word and definition you will ever need, and the ease of understanding the definitions is remarkable. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2001

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