Bruce Alberts ... [et al.] ; with problems by John Wilson, Tim Hunt.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
5th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Garland Science,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2008.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 v. (various pagings) :
Other Physical Details
ill. (chiefly col.) ;
Dimensions
28 cm. +
Accompanying Material
1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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 NOTE (ELECTRONIC RESOURCES)
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System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Macintosh OS X.
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System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Windows.