Molecular & cell biology
"3.8 billion years old and counting, there's more than a little to know about the fundamentals of how life works. This friendly guide takes you from the primordial soup to the present, explaining how specialized cells have given rise to everything living, from the humblest amoeba to walking, talking human beings. Whether you're enrolled in a cell or molecular biology course and need a straightforward overview, or are just curious about the latest advances, this fully updated edition is your all…
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- Full title :Molecular & cell biology / by René Fester Kratz.
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"3.8 billion years old and counting, there's more than a little to know about the fundamentals of how life works. This friendly guide takes you from the primordial soup to the present, explaining how specialized cells have given rise to everything living, from the humblest amoeba to walking, talking human beings. Whether you're enrolled in a cell or molecular biology course and need a straightforward overview, or are just curious about the latest advances, this fully updated edition is your all-access ticket to our inner world. Molecular & Cell Biology For Dummies decodes jargon and theories that can tax even the most devoted student. It covers everything from basic principles to how new technology, genetic testing, and microarray techniques are opening up new possibilities for research and careers"--
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- Publication Date:©2020
- Edition:2nd edition
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- Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2020
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:xiii, 384 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781119620402, 1119620406
- oclc:on1230339920
- LC Classification:QH506
- Dewey Decimal:571.6
Table of Contents
Exploring the world of the cell -- Take a tour inside the cell -- Dead or alive: viruses -- Better living through chemistry -- Carbohydrates: how sweet they are -- Proteins: workers in the cellular factory -- DNA and RNA: instructions for life -- Lipids: waterproof and energy rich -- Hello, neighbor: how cells communicate -- Metabolism: transferring energy and matter -- Cellular respiration: every breath you take -- Photosynthesis: makin' food in the kitchen of life -- Splitsville: the cell cycle, cell division, and cancer -- Meiosis: getting ready for baby -- Genetics: talkin' 'bout the generations -- DNA replication: doubling your genetic stuff -- Transcription and translation: what's in a gene? -- Control of gene expression: it's how you play your cards that counts -- The book of you: reading your genes -- Rewriting the code of life: recombinant DNA technology and genome editing -- Ten important rules for cells to live by -- Ten ways to improve your grade.
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