Hardin J. Becker's World of the Cell 10ed 2022

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Known for its strong biochemistry coverage and clear, easy-to-followexplanations and figures, Becker’s World of the Cell provides abeautifully illustrated, up-to-date introduction to cell biology concepts,processes, and applications. Informed by years of classroom experience in thecell biology course, the text features accessible and authoritativedescriptions of all major principles, as well as unique scientific insightsinto visualization and applications of cell and molecular biology. With the 10thEdition, the authors guide students to make connections throughout cellbiology, and provide questions that encourage students to practice interpretingand analyzing data.
A Preview of Cell Biology
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 Protein Sorting
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
DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination
Gene Expression: I. Transcription
Gene Expression: II. The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis
The Regulation of Gene Expression
Molecular Biology Techniques for Cell Biology
Signal Transduction Mechanisms: I. Electrical and Synaptic Signaling in Neurons
Signal Transduction Mechanisms: II. Messengers and Receptors
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Genetic Recombination
Cancer Cells