Alberts B., Hopkin K., Johnson A.D., Morgan D., Raff M. Essential Cell Biology

5th edition. — New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2019. — 865 p.The gold standard textbook, thoroughly updated—now with online homework.
This text features lively, clear writing and exceptional illustrations, making it the ideal textbook for a first course in both cell and molecular biology. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fifth Edition maintains its focus on the latest cell biology research. For the first time ever, Essential Cell Biology will come with access to Smartwork5, Norton’s innovative online homework platform, creating a more complete learning experience.About the Authors
Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life
Unity and Diversity of Cells
Cells Under the Microscope
The Prokaryotic Cell
The Eukaryotic Cell
Model Organisms
Chemical Components of Cells
Chemical Bonds
Small Molecules in Cells
Macromolecules in Cells
Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis
The Use of Energy by Cells
Free Energy and Catalysis
Activated Carriers and Biosynthesis
Protein Structure and Function
The Shape and Structure of Proteins
How Proteins Work
How Proteins are Controlled
How Proteins are Studied
DNA and Chromosomes
The Structure of DNA
The Structure of Eukaryotic Chromosomes
The Regulation of Chromosome Structure
DNA Replication and Repair
DNA Replication
DNA Repair
From DNA to Protein: How Cells Read the Genome
From DNA to RNA
From RNA to Protein
RNA and the Origins of Life
Control of Gene Expression
An Overview of Gene Expression
How Transcription Is Regulated
Generating Specialized Cell Types
Post-Transcriptional Controls
How Genes and Genomes Evolve
Generating Genetic Variation
Reconstructing Life’s Family Tree
Mobile Genetic Elements and Viruses
Examining the Human Genome
Analyzing the Structure and Function of Genes
Isolating and Cloning DNA Molecules
DNA Cloning by PCR
Sequencing DNA
Exploring Gene Function
Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
Membrane Proteins
Transport Across Cell Membranes
Principles of Transmembrane Transport
Transporters and Their Functions
Ion Channels and the Membrane Potential
Ion Channels and Nerve Cell Signaling
How Cells Obtain Energy from Food
The Breakdown and Utilization of Sugars and Fats
Regulation of Metabolism
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
Intracellular Compartments and Protein Transport
Membrane-Enclosed Organelles
Protein Sorting
Vesicular Transport
Secretory Pathways
Endocytic Pathways
Cell Signaling
General Principles of Cell Signaling
G-Protein-Coupled Receptors
Enzyme-Coupled Receptors
Cytoskeleton
Intermediate Filaments
Microtubules
Actin Filaments
Muscle Contraction
The Cell-Division Cycle
Overview of the Cell Cycle
The Cell-Cycle Control System
G Phase
S Phase
M Phase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Control of Cell Numbers and Cell Size
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
Cell Communities: Tissues, Stem Cells, and Cancer
Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissues
Epithelial Sheets and Cell Junctions
Stem Cells and Tissue Renewal
Cancer
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