| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cells and genomes -- Cell chemistry and biosynthesis -- Proteins -- DNA, chromosomes, and genomes -- DNA replication, repair, and recombination -- How cells read the genome: from DNA to protein -- Control of gene expression -- Manipulating proteins, DNA, and RNA -- Visualizing cells -- Membrane structure -- Membrane transport of small molecules and the electrical properties of membranes -- Intracellular compartments and protein sorting -- Intracellular vesicular traffic -- Energy conversion: mitochondria and chloroplasts -- Mechanisms of cell communication -- The cytoskeleton -- The cell cycle -- Apoptosis -- Cell junctions, cell adhesion, and the extracellular matrix -- Cancer -- Sexual reproduction: meiosis, germ cells, and fertilization -- Development of multicellular organisms -- Specialized tissues, stem cells, and tissue renewal -- Pathogens, infection, and innate immunity -- The adaptive immune system. |
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Tables: The genetic code, amino acids. |
| System Details |
System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Macintosh OS X. |
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System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Windows. |
| Summary |
This fifth edition of 'Molecular Biology of the Cell' contains basic, core knowledge about how cells work. It has a proven track record in providing students with a conceptual and accessible grounding in cell biology. The text and figures have been prepared to be easy-to-follow, accurate and engaging for the introductory student. |
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Cytology.
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Molecular biology.
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Cells.
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Amino Acids.
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Cell Communication.
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DNA.
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Molecular Biology.
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Neoplasms.
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| Added Author |
Alberts, Bruce.
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| ISBN |
9780815341055 hardcover |
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0815341059 hardcover |
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0815341067 paperback |
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9780815341062 paperback |
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0815341105 |
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9780815341109 |
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0815341113 hardcover |
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9780815341116 hardcover |
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