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Introductory Biology
CK-12 Foundation · LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Biology · 1.05: Principles of Biology · 1.20: Acids and Bases in Biology

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Life Science for Middle School (CK-12)
CK12 · CK12
In the contents: 02: Cell Biology · 03: Molecular Biology and Genetics · 3.10: Human Genome

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Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual (Hartline)
Rosanna Hartline · Lemoore College
A textbook for undergraduate Human Anatomy instructional laboratories. Each chapter contains background information, clear and understandable diagrams and images, hands-on and collaborative laboratory activities, and assignment questions. Updated 2026.

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Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology - I
Lakshmikanta Sengupta and Susmita Sengupta · De Anza College
In the contents: 01: Navigating the Human Body- Orientation and Homeostasis · 1.03: Levels of Organization of the Human Body · 1.04: Essentials of Human Life

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Cascade Microbiology
LibreTexts
In the contents: 05: The Eukaryotes of Microbiology · 13.5: Cancer Immunobiology and Immunotherapy · 22.1: Using Microbiology to Discover the Secrets of Life

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BIO 5: General Botany
Teresa Friedrich Finnern · Norco College
In the contents: 1.05: Subfields and Applications in Plant Biology · 18.06: Importance of Fungi in Human Life

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Fundamentals of Biochemistry IV - Special Topics
Henry Jakubowski and Patricia Flatt · LibreTexts
In the contents: 32.13: Biochemistry Climate Change and Human Health · 32.18: Part 4 - Turning Trees into Plexiglass: Synthetic Biology For Production of Green Foods and Products

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Human Anatomy Lab
LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.03: Human Body Cavities and Organ Systems

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Biology for Majors I
Lumen Learning
In the contents: 03: Module 1- Introduction to Biology · 3.01: Why It Matters- Introduction to Biology · 3.11: Introduction to the Study of Biology

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The Whole Child: Development in the Early Years (Budzyna and Buckley)
Deirdre Budzyna and Doris Buckley · Northern Essex Community College
In the contents: 2.07: Humanistic Theory · 4.01: Biology of the Brain

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ANTH-1 Introduction to Biological Anthropology Text
Kathryn Taylor · Fresno City College
In the contents: 2.1.07: Misconceptions about Human Evolution · 03: Molecular Biology and Genetics · 3.01: Molecular Biology and Genetics

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Human Reproduction: A Clinical Approach
Hala Bastawros · Iowa State University
In the contents: 12.04: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Pregnancy

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Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms
E. V. Wong · Axolotl Academica Publishing
In the contents: 16.06: Human Cancers

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Anthro 130: Physical Anthropology
Sarah Etheredge · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 03: Cell biology · 05: Human Variation · 5.06: Human Growth and Development - What Can Bones Tell Us?

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General Biology
Boundless · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.01: The Science of Biology - Introduction to the Study of Biology · 1.02: The Science of Biology - Scientific Reasoning · 1.03: The Science of Biology - The Scientific Method

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Our World Ocean: Understanding the Most Important Ecosystem on Earth
W. Sean Chamberlin, Nicki Shaw, and Martha Rich · Fullerton College
In the contents: 5.07: Human Impacts on Beaches · 04: Voyage IV Ocean Biology

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General Biology Laboratory Manual
Courtney Mayer · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: Laboratory 04: Cellular Biology and Membrane Transport · 7.04: Human Genetics Problems · Laboratory 09: Biology of DNA

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BIO-1110 Environmental Biology
Cyrus Sadeghian · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 1.01: Chapter 1 - Principles of Environmental Biology · 1.01: The Earth Humans and the Environment · 03: Human Impacts

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Introduction to Sociology
John E. Glass · Collin College
In the contents: 3.2.1A: Culture and Biology · 4.2.1C: Sociobiology · 4.2.2A: Dimensions of Human Development

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UVM Environmental Science
Kyle Whittinghill · University of Vermont
In the contents: 2.14: Human Population Growth