{"product_id":"molecular-cell-biology-for-dummies","title":"Molecular \u0026 Cell Biology for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRené Fester Kratz, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e teaches biology at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. She works with other scientists and K-12 teachers to develop science curricula that align with national learning standards and the latest research on human learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The World of the Cell 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Exploring the World of the Cell 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Take a Tour inside the Cell 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Dead or Alive: Viruses 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Molecules: The Stuff of Life 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Better Living through Chemistry 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Carbohydrates: How Sweet They Are 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Proteins: Workers in the Cellular Factory 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: DNA and RNA: Instructions for Life 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Lipids: Waterproof and Energy Rich 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Working Cell 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Hello, Neighbor: How Cells Communicate 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Metabolism: Transferring Energy and Matter 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Cellular Respiration: Every Breath You Take 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Photosynthesis: Makin' Food in the Kitchen of Life 187\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Splitsville: The Cell Cycle, Cell Division, and Cancer 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Genetics: From One Generation to the Next 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Meiosis: Getting Ready for Baby 221\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Genetics: Talkin' 'Bout the Generations 233\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Molecular Genetics: How Cells Read the Book of Life 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: DNA Replication: Doubling Your Genetic Stuff 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Transcription and Translation: What's in a Gene? 273\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Control of Gene Expression: It's How You Play Your Cards That Counts 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Molecular Biology: Harnessing the Power of DNA 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Book of You: Reading Your Genes 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Rewriting the Code of Life: Recombinant DNA Technology and Genome Editing 331\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Important Rules for Cells to Live By 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Improve Your Grade 361\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour insider guide to the stuff of life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.8 billion years old and counting, there's more than a little to know about the fundamentals of how life works. This friendly guide takes you from the primordial soup to the present, explaining how specialized cells have given rise to everything living, from the humblest amoeba to walking, talking human beings. Whether you're enrolled in a cell or molecular biology course and need a straightforward overview, or are just curious about the latest advances, this fully updated edition is your all-access ticket to our inner world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolecular \u0026amp; Cell Biology For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003edecodes jargon and theories that can tax even the most devoted student. It covers everything from basic principles to how new technology, genetic testing, and microarray techniques are opening up new possibilities for research and careers. It also includes invaluable tips on how to prepare for--and ace--your exams! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the structure and function of the cells--and find out why cellular context is crucial to the study of disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how molecular biology can solve world problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how DNA determines traits and is regulated by cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance your knowledge and results with online resources and study tips \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom microscopic details to macro concepts, this book has something for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fester Kratz, Rene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-06-30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Science|Life Sciences|Biology|Education|Teaching|Subjects - Science \u0026amp; Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119620402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781119620402\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52147139641625,"sku":"SP-9781119620402","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9c28c034-7c1e-434a-a705-1be1585e8060.jpg?v=1784483689","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/molecular-cell-biology-for-dummies","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}