Becker's World of the Cell Technology Update

For courses in cell biology. Widely praised for its strong biochemistry coverage, Becker's World of the Cell, Eighth Edition Technology Update provides a clear, up-to-date introduction to cell biology concepts, processes, and applications. Informed by many years of teaching the introductory cell biology course, the authors have added new emphasis on modern genetic/genomic/proteomic approaches to cell biology while using clear language to ensure that students comprehend the material. Becker's World of the Cell provides accessible and authoritative descriptions of all major principles, as well as unique scientific insights into visualization and applications of cell biology. Media icons within the text and figures call attention to an enhanced media selection-350 up-to-date animations, videos, and activities-that helps students visualize concepts. MasteringBiology not included. Students, if MasteringBiology is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringBiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Becker's World of the Cell, Eighth Edition, Technology Update brings the power of MasteringBiology to Cell Biology for the first time. MasteringBiology is an online homework, tutorial and assessment system that delivers self-paced tutorials that provide individualized coaching, focus on your course objectives, and are responsive to each student's progress. The Mastering system helps instructors maximize class time with customizable, easy-to-assign, and automatically graded assessments that motivate students to learn outside of class and arrive prepared for lecture.1. A Preview of the Cell 2. The Chemistry of the Cell 3. The Macromolecules of the Cell 4. Cells and Organelles 5. Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell 6. Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life 7. Membranes: Their Structure, Function, and Chemistry 8. Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the Permeability Barrier 9. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and Fermentation 10. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic Respiration 11. Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis 12. The Endomembrane System and Peroxisomes 13. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: I. Electrical and Synaptic Signaling in Neurons 14. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: II. Messengers and Receptors 15. Cytoskeletal Systems 16. Cellular Movement: Motility and Contractility 17. Beyond the Cell: Cell Adhesion, Cell Junctions, and Extracellular Structures 18. The Structural Basis of Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and the Nucleus 19. The Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, and Mitosis 20. Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Genetic Recombination 21. Gene Expression: I. The Genetic Code and Transcription 22. Gene Expression: II. Protein Synthesis and Sorting 23. The Regulation of Gene Expression 24. Cancer Cells Appendix-Visualizing Cells and Molecules Glossary Photo, Illustration, and Text Credits Index