Essential Cell Biology

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Cover (Essential Cell Biology) Front Matter Half Title Title Page Copyright Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Contents Chapter 1 - Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life Unity and Diversity of Cells Cells Under the Microscope The Prokaryotic Cell The Eukaryotic Cell Model Organisms Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells Chemical Bonds Small Molecules in Cells Macromolecules in Cells Chapter 3 - Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis The Use of Energy by Cells Free Energy and Catalysis Activated Carriers and Biosynthesis Chapter 4 - Protein Structure and Function The Shape and Structure of Proteins How Proteins Work How Proteins are Controlled How Proteins are Studied Chapter 5 - DNA and Chromosomes The Structure of DNA The Structure of Eukaryotic Chromosomes The Regulation of Chromosome Structure Chapter 6 - DNA Replication and Repair DNA Replication DNA Repair Chapter 7 - From DNA to Protein: How Cells Read the Genome From DNA to RNA From RNA to Protein RNA and the Origins of Life Chapter 8 - Control of Gene Expression An Overview of Gene Expression How Transcription Is Regulated Generating Specialized Cell Types Post-Transcriptional Controls Chapter 9 - How Genes and Genomes Evolve Generating Genetic Variation Reconstructing Life’s Family Tree Mobile Genetic Elements and Viruses Examining the Human Genome Chapter 10 - Analyzing the Structure and Function of Genes Isolating and Cloning DNA Molecules DNA Cloning by PCR Sequencing DNA Exploring Gene Function Chapter 11 - Membrane Structure The Lipid Bilayer Membrane Proteins Chapter 12 - Transport Across Cell Membranes Principles of Transmembrane Transport Transporters and Their Functions Ion Channels and the Membrane Potential Ion Channels and Nerve Cell Signaling Chapter 13 - How Cells Obtain Energy from Food The Breakdown and Utilization of Sugars and Fats Regulation of Metabolism Chapter 14 - Energy Generation in Mitochondria and Chloroplasts Mitochondria and Oxidative Phosphorylation Molecular Mechanisms of Electron Transport and Proton Pumping Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis The Evolution of Energy-Generating Systems Chapter 15 - Intracellular Compartments and Protein Transport Membrane-Enclosed Organelles Protein Sorting Vesicular Transport Secretory Pathways Endocytic Pathways Chapter 16 - Cell Signaling General Principles of Cell Signaling G-Protein-Coupled Receptors Enzyme-Coupled Receptors Chapter 17 - Cytoskeleton Intermediate Filaments Microtubules Actin Filaments Muscle Contraction Chapter 18 - The Cell-Division Cycle Overview of the Cell Cycle The Cell-Cycle Control System G1 Phase S Phase M Phase Mitosis Cytokinesis Control of Cell Numbers and Cell Size Chapter 19 - Sexual Reproduction and Genetics The Benefits of Sex Meiosis and Fertilization Mendel and the Laws of Inheritance Genetics as an Experimental Tool Exploring Human Genetics Chapter 20 - Cell Communities: Tissues, Stem Cells, and Cancer Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissues Epithelial Sheets and Cell Junctions Stem Cells and Tissue Renewal Cancer Answers Glossary Index