From genes to cells / Steven R. Bolsover, Jeremy S. Hyams, Steve Jones, Elizabeth A. Shephard and Hugh A. White.
By: Bolsover, Steven R [author.].
Contributor(s): Hyams, Jeremy S [author.] | Jones, Steve [author.] | Shephard, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Anne) [author.] | White, Hugh A [author.].
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Wiley-Liss, [1997]Copyright date: ©1997Description: xv, 424 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0471597929 (paperback).Subject(s): Molecular biology | CytologyDDC classification: 576.5Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 576.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016124 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Experienced educators, all widely published in the field, present an accessible, supplemental text which offers a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to contemporary cellular and molecular biology. Thoroughly covers the essentials of the molecular and genetic components of cells. Features include over 150, original two-color illustrations, highlighted key words, boxed summaries, a complete glossary of key terms and phrases plus a selected reading section.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-359) and index.
Cells and tissues -- Membranes and organelles -- The cytoskeleton and cell movement -- Cell division -- DNA structure and the genetic code -- Patterns of inheritance -- Mapping the genes -- Gene mutation -- DNA replication and DNA repair -- Transcription and the control of gene expression -- Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering -- Translation and protein targeting -- Protein structure -- How proteins work -- Energy trading within the cell -- Metabolism -- Ions and voltages -- The action potential -- Intracellular messengers -- Intercellular communication -- Cystic fibrosis.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Cells and Tissues
- Membranes and Organelles
- The Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement
- Cell Division
- DNA Structure and the Genetic Code
- Patterns of Inheritance
- Mapping the Genes
- Gene Mutation
- DNA Replication and DNA Repair
- Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression
- Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering
- Translation and Protein Targeting
- Protein Structure
- How Proteins Work
- Energy Trading Within the Cell
- Metabolism
- Ions and Voltages
- The Action Potential
- Intracellular Messengers
- Intercellular Communication
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Suggested Further Reading
- Glossary
- Index