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Molecular Biology of the Cell / Bruce Alberts ... [et al.] ; with problems by John Wilson, Tim Hunt.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Garland Science, c2008.Edition: 5th edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 9780815341055 (hardcover)
  • 0815341059 (hardcover)
  • 0815341067 (pbk.)
  • 9780815341062 (pbk.)
  • 0815341105
  • 9780815341109
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 571.6 MOL
LOC classification:
  • QH581.2 .M64 2008
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.
Tables: The genetic code, amino acids.
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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Books UCU School of Medicine Library Closed Access l Short Loan 571.6 MOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 159519

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Tables: The genetic code, amino acids.

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.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Macintosh OS X.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Windows.

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