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The textbook complies with the State Standard of Education and the new biology programme for secondary schools. It provides information about the general laws of organisation and activity of living organisms at different levels of organisation — from molecular to biospheric. The present-day conceptions about the origin of life on Earth and the causes and laws of evolution, which are based on the classical theory of evolution and the achievements of modern molecular biology and genetics, are described. The role of modern biological research for the development of biotechnologies as an important condition for the old development of the society is shown in an interesting and accessible form.

The textbook is well illustrated, contains a methodical apparatus, which ensures the smooth learning of the educational material, short summaries after each topic.

For students, teachers, methodologists, parents.