Becker's World of the Cell (Technology Update)

About this book

For courses in cell biology. Widely praised for its strong biochemistry coverage, Becker's World of the Cell, Eighth Edition Technology Update 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. Media icons within the text and figures call attention to an enhanced media selection – 350 up-to-date animations, videos, and activities – that helps students visualize concepts. MasteringBiology not included. Students, if MyMathLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyMathLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Becker's World of the Cell, Eighth Edition, Technology Update brings the power of MasteringBiology to Cell Biology for the first time. MasteringBiology is an online homework, tutorial and assessment system that delivers self-paced tutorials that provide individualized coaching, focus on your course objectives, and are responsive to each student's progress. The Mastering system helps instructors maximize class time with customizable, easy-to-assign, and automatically graded assessments that motivate students to learn outside of class and arrive prepared for lecture.

Contents

1. 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

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