The world of the cell / Wayne M. Becker [and others].
Author
Edition
- 7th ed.
Published
- San Francisco : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings ©2009
Physical description
xxviii, 791, [89] pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
ISBN
- 9780805393934
- 0805393935
- 9780321527486
- 0321527488
- 9780321554185
- 0321554183
Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
- A preview of the cell -- The chemistry of the cell -- The macromolecules of the cell -- Cells and organelles -- Bioenergetics: the flow of energy in the cell -- Enzymes: the catalysts of life -- Membranes: their structure, function, and chemistry -- Transport across membranes: overcoming the permeability barrier -- Chemotrophic energy metabolism: glycolysis and fermentation -- Chemotrophic energy metabolism: aerobic respiration -- Phototrophic energy metabolism: photosynthesis -- The endomembrane system and peroxisomes -- Signal transduction mechanisms: electrical and synaptic signaling in neurons -- Signal transduction mechanisms: messengers and receptors -- Cytoskeletal systems -- Cellular movement: motility and contractility -- Beyond the cell: cell adhesions, cell junctions, and extracellular structures -- The structural basis of cellular information: DNA, chromosomes, and the nucleus -- The cell cycle, DNA replication, and mitosis -- Sexual reproduction, meiosis, and genetic recombination -- Gene expression: the genetic code and transcription -- Gene expression: protein synthesis and sorting -- The regulation of gene expression -- Cancer cells.
Subject
- Cytology.
- Molecular biology.
- Cell physiology.
- Cell Physiological Phenomena
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Cytologie.
- Biologie moléculaire.
- Cellules Physiologie.
- molecular biology.
- Cell physiology.
- Cytology.
- Molecular biology.
- Cytologi.
- Molekylärbiologi.
- Cytology.
- Molecular biology.
- Cytology.
- Molecular biology.
- Molecular biology.
- Cell Physiological Phenomena.
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular biology.
- Cell Physiological Phenomena.
Other names
Genre
- Bibliography
- Illustrated
- text
Language
- English
Internet Resources
- Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip082/2007042366.html ; Click for access
Summary
- This book is intended as a comprehensive introduction to cellular and molecular biology for students preparing for careers in biology, medicine and related fields. Its goal is to present essential principles, processes and methodology.
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| Location of copy | Shelfmark | Online location | Holdings Notes |
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| University of Aberdeen Libraries: Sir Duncan Rice Library: Floor 5 | 574.87 BEC | ||
| Birkbeck, University of London Library: Contact the Library | 571.6 BEC | ||
| University of Birmingham Libraries: Barnes Library, Stack | q QH581 | ||
| British Library: General Reference Collection, St Pancras Reading Rooms | YK.2008.b.4255 | ||
| British Library: Lending Collection | m08/.20219 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Zoology Library: Main Library | EC (249g) | ||
| University of Glasgow Library: University Library Level 5 | Biology qJ25 2009-B | ||
| University of Hull: BJL Reading Room HDC | QH 581.2 B3 | ||
| University of Hull: BJL Reading Room HDC | QH 581.2 B3 | ||
| University of Hull: BJL Reading Room HDC | QH 581.2 B3 | ||
| Imperial College London Library: Central Library: Level 4 | 576.3 WOR | ||
| Lancaster University: Main Collection | MAIN EC (W) A Floor Oversize | ||
| Leeds Beckett University Library: Contact Leeds Beckett University Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| University of Leicester Library: David Wilson Library, Floor 1 Yellow Zone | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| London Metropolitan University Library: Holloway Road Library | 571.6 WOR | ||
| National Library of Scotland: General Reading Room, Edinburgh (stored offsite) | PB6.208.283/3 | ||
| National Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru: Contact the National Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | PRINT 2009 MC 1912 | ||
| Northumbria University Library: City Campus Library, Floor 3 | 571.6 WOR | ||
| Oxford Brookes University: Headington Library, Standard Loan | 571.6 BEC | ||
| Oxford Brookes University: Headington Library, Standard Loan | 571.6 BEC | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: Radcliffe Science Library | QH 581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: St Peter's College Library: Upper | S9/ 16p | ||
| University of Portsmouth: University Library, First Floor | 571.6 | Standard | |
| University of Portsmouth: University Library, First Floor | 571.6 | Standard | |
| Queen Mary University of London Library | Table of contents only Online location | ||
| Queen Mary University of London Library: Mile End Library | QH581 BEC | ONEWEEK | |
| University of Reading Library: University Library: 3rd Floor | LARGE--F 571.6-WOR | ||
| Sheffield Hallam University Library: Adsetts Main Collection | 571.6 BE (LEVEL 5) | ||
| University of Sheffield Library: Information Commons Main sequence | 571.6 (B) | ||
| University of South Wales: Glyntaff Library: Main Shelves, Week Loan | 571.6 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library | Table of contents Online location | Click for access | |
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Reference Only) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Southampton Library: Hartley Library: Main Collection (Standard Loan) | QH581.2 BEC | ||
| University of Strathclyde Library: 1 Week Loan | MLD7 D 574.87 BEC | ||
| Trinity College Dublin Library: Santry Book Repository | HX-118-384 | ||
| Trinity College Dublin Library: Hamilton Lower | 574.87 M64*6;4 | ||
| UCL Library Services: UCL Science Library | MEDICAL SCIENCES D 5 BEC | ||
| University of Warwick Library: Main Library Oversize | QH581.2.B43 | ||
| University of Warwick Library: Main Library Oversize | QH581.2.B43 | ||
| University of Westminster | Table of contents only Online location | ||
| University of Westminster: Cavendish Library, Books | 571.6 | ||
| University of York Libraries: University Library: Morrell - Quarto [Oversize Books] | XG BEC |