Alberts B. Molecular Biology of the Cell

Taylor & Francis, 2007. — 1725 p.Professors, lecturers, and instructors will find the fifth edition of the book Molecular Biology of the Cell and its accompanying Problems Book to be an excellent choice for guiding their students through the maze of the cell's molecular structures and biochemical processes. With countless colorful illustrations and a large number of photographs and tables, reading the text becomes not only an educational experience, but also a highly enjoyable one for those students who wish to discover the inner workings of the magnificent cellular machine. Educators will also find the DVD-ROM to be a rich electronic resource when compiling their lectures. No less important is the Problems Book, which contains numerous exercises and questions that are an integral part of the learning process, and that teachers, instructors, and students are sure to appreciate.Introduction to the Cell:
The Evolution of the Cell;
Small Molecules, Energy, and Biosynthesis;
Macromolecules: Structure, Shape, and Information;
How Cells Are Studied
Molecular Genetics;
Protein Function;
Basic Genetic Mechanisms;
Recombinant DNA Technology;
The Cell Nucleus;
Control of Gene Expression;
Internal Organization of the Cell:
Membrane Structure;
Membrane Transport of Small Molecules and the Ionic Basis of
Membrane Excitability;
Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting;
Vesicular Traffic in the Secretory and Endocytic Pathways;
Energy Conversion: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts;
Cell Signaling;
The Cytoskeleton;
The Cell-Division Cycle;
The Mechanics of Cell Division;
Cells in Their Social Context:
Cell Junctions, Cell Adhesion, and the Extracellular Matrix;
Germ Cells and Fertilization;
Cellular Mechanisms of Development;
Differentiated Cells and the Maintenance of Tissues;
The Immune System;
Cancer;