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Widely praised for its strong biochemistry coverage, Becker s World of the Cell, Eighth Edition, provides a clear, up-to-date introduction to cell biology concepts, processes, and applications.Informed by many years of teaching the introductory cell biology course, the authors have added new emphasis on modern genetic/genomic/proteomic approaches to cell biology while using clear language to ensure that students comprehend the material. Becker s World of the Cell provides accessible and authoritative descriptions of all major principles, as well as unique scientific insights into visualization and applications of cell biology."

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PublisherBenjamin-Cummings Publishing Company

ISBN-100321716027

ISBN-139780321716026

eBay Product ID (ePID)99417650

Product Key Features

Number of Pages912 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBecker's World of the Cell

Publication Year2010

SubjectLife Sciences / Molecular Biology, Life Sciences / Cell Biology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience

AuthorGregory Paul Bertoni, Lewis J. Kleinsmith, Jeff Hardin

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight69.9 Oz

Item Length11.3 in

Item Width8.8 in

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Edition Number8

LCCN2010-041983

Dewey Edition23

Target AudienceCollege Audience

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal571.6

Lc Classification NumberQh581.2.B43 2012

Table of Content1. A Preview of the Cell 2. The Chemistry of the Cell 3. The Macromolecules of the Cell 4. Cells and Organelles 5. Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell 6. Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life 7. Membranes: Their Structure, Function, and Chemistry 8. Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the Permeability Barrier 9. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and Fermentation 10. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic Respiration 11. Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis 12. The Endomembrane System and Peroxisomes 13. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: I. Electrical and Synaptic Signaling in Neurons 14. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: II. Messengers and Receptors 15. Cytoskeletal Systems 16. Cellular Movement: Motility and Contractility 17. Beyond the Cell: Cell Adhesion, Cell Junctions, and Extracellular Structures 18. The Structural Basis of Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and the Nucleus 19. The Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, and Mitosis 20. Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Genetic Recombination 21. Gene Expression: I. The Genetic Code and Transcription 22. Gene Expression: II. Protein Synthesis and Sorting 23. The Regulation of Gene Expression 24. Cancer Cells Appendix-Visualizing Cells and Molecules Glossary Photo, Illustration, and Text Credits Index