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Molecular biology of the cell / Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts and James D. Watson.

By: Alberts, Bruce [author.].
Contributor(s): Bray, Dennis [author.] | Lewis, Julian, 1946-2014 [author.] | Raff, Martin C [author.] | Roberts, K. (Keith) [author.] | Watson, James D, 1928- [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Garland Pub, [1994]Copyright date: ©1994Edition: Third edition.Description: xliii, 1294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0815316194 (hardback); 9780815316190 (hardback).Subject(s): Cytology | Molecular biology | CellsDDC classification: 571.6
Contents:
Part I Introduction to the cell: The evolution of the cell -- Small molecules, energy and biosynthesis -- Macromolecules: structure, shape and information -- How cells are studied -- Part II Molecular genetics: Protein function -- Basic genetic mechanisms -- Recombinant DNA technology -- The cell nucleus -- Control of gene expression -- Part III Internal organization of the cell: Membrane structure -- Membrane transport of small molecules and the ionic basis of membrane excitability -- Intracellular compartments and protein sorting -- Vesicular traffic in the secretory and endocytic pathways -- Energy conversion: mitochondria and chloroplasts -- Cell signaling -- The cytoskeleton -- The cell-division cycle -- The mechanics of cell division -- Part IV Cells in their social context: Cell junctions, cell adhesion and the extracellular matrix -- Germ cells and fertilization -- Cellular mechanisms of development -- Differentiated cells and the maintenance of tissues -- The immune system -- Cancer.
Holdings
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General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 571.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00074017
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A big, beautiful (now in color throughout), up-to-date survey of cell biology for the introductory university course. The text is divided into four sections: introduction to the cell; molecular genetics; internal organization of the cell; and cells in their social context. Previous editions were pub

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Introduction to the cell: The evolution of the cell -- Small molecules, energy and biosynthesis -- Macromolecules: structure, shape and information -- How cells are studied -- Part II Molecular genetics: Protein function -- Basic genetic mechanisms -- Recombinant DNA technology -- The cell nucleus -- Control of gene expression -- Part III Internal organization of the cell: Membrane structure -- Membrane transport of small molecules and the ionic basis of membrane excitability -- Intracellular compartments and protein sorting -- Vesicular traffic in the secretory and endocytic pathways -- Energy conversion: mitochondria and chloroplasts -- Cell signaling -- The cytoskeleton -- The cell-division cycle -- The mechanics of cell division -- Part IV Cells in their social context: Cell junctions, cell adhesion and the extracellular matrix -- Germ cells and fertilization -- Cellular mechanisms of development -- Differentiated cells and the maintenance of tissues -- The immune system -- Cancer.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Special Features (p. xv)
  • List of Topics (p. xvii)
  • Acknowledgments (p. xxxix)
  • A Note to the Reader (p. xliii)
  • Part I Introduction to the Cell
  • 1. The Evolution of the Cell (p. 3)
  • 2. Small Molecules, Energy, and Biosynthesis (p. 41)
  • 3. Macromolecules: Structure, Shape, and Information (p. 89)
  • 4. How Cells Are Studied (p. 139)
  • Part II Molecular Genetics
  • 5. Protein Function (p. 195)
  • 6. Basic Genetic Mechanisms (p. 223)
  • 7. Recombinant DNA Technology (p. 291)
  • 8. The Cell Nucleus (p. 335)
  • 9. Control of Gene Expression (p. 401)
  • Part III Internal Organization of the Cell
  • 10. Membrane Structure (p. 477)
  • 11. Membrane Transport of Small Molecules and the Ionic Basis of Membrane Excitability (p. 507)
  • 12. Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting (p. 551)
  • 13. Vesicular Traffic in the Secretory and Endocytic Pathways (p. 599)
  • 14. Energy Conversion: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts (p. 653)
  • 15. Cell Signaling (p. 721)
  • 16. The Cytoskeleton (p. 787)
  • 17. The Cell-Division Cycle (p. 863)
  • 18. The Mechanics of Cell Division (p. 911)
  • Part IV Cells in Their Social Context
  • 19. Cell Junctions, Cell Adhesion, and the Extracellular Matrix (p. 949)
  • 20. Germ Cells and Fertilization (p. 1011)
  • 21. Cellular Mechanisms of Development (p. 1037)
  • 22. Differentiated Cells and the Maintenance of Tissues (p. 1139)
  • 23. The Immune System (p. 1195)
  • 24. Cancer (p. 1255)
  • Glossary (p. 1)
  • Index (p. 1)