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The World of the Cell, 7th Edition

The World of the Cell, 7th Edition
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The World of the Cell, 7th Edition

 
 
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Continuing the tradition of its widely-praised previous editions, The World of the Cell, 7/e, covers some of the most difficult concepts for readers– bioinformatics, bioenergetics, metabolism, enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics, membrane transport, cell signaling, regulatory mechanisms, transcription and translation, signal transduction, and DNA replication and recombination–at the right level of depth and clarity. KEY TOPICS:  A Preview of the Cell, The Chemistry of the Cell, The Macromolecules of the Cell, Cells and Organelles, Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell, Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life, Membranes: Their Structure, Function, and Chemistry, Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the Permeability Barrier, Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and Fermentation,  Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic Respiration, Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis, The Endomembrane System and Peroxisomes,  Signal Transduction Mechanisms: I. Electrical and Synaptic Signaling in Neurons, Signal Transduction Mechanisms: II. Messengers and Receptors, Cytoskeletal Systems, Cellular Movement: Motility and Contractility,  Beyond the Cell: Cell Adhesion, Cell Junctions, and Extracellular Structures,  The Structural Basis of Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and the Nucleus, The Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, and Mitosis, Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Genetic Recombination, Gene Expression: I. The Genetic Code and Transcription,  Gene Expression: II. Protein Synthesis and Sorting, The Regulation of Gene Expression,  Cancer Cells, Principles and Techniques of Microscopy.

MARKET: For all readers interested in molecular biology.


Product Details
Author:Wayne M. Becker
Hardcover:912 pages
Publisher:Benjamin Cummings
Publication Date:February 29, 2008
Language:English
ISBN:0805393935
Package Length:11.2 inches
Package Width:8.8 inches
Package Height:1.3 inches
Package Weight:4.85 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 18 reviews

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Average Customer Review:3.0 ( 18 customer reviews )
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:


4Good Cell Book for those who need to know biochem  Jul 31, 2005 By Jameel Iqbal "Dr. J"
I think the recent reviews of this book have been unfair. I have looked at the beginning chapters of this recent (6th)revision and I think the book has remained a great quality Cell Biology book. As stated in other reviews, the book is detailed, but most good schools will require you to know at least the level of detail presented in this book and likely more. I found this book to be an excellent preparation for more advanced classes in Cell Biology (which used Alberts) and Biochemistry. The book is organized to make sure the students have the underlying knowledge to successfully understand more complex concepts later. The only major drawback of this book is that Alberts exists and the eloquence and sophistication in Alberts is lacking in Becker's World of the Cell. That said, I still recommend this book for people needing to know and understand all the basics of Cell biology/biochemistry.

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:


5Misguided Reviews- I loved this book  Apr 26, 2007 By J. A. CIPRA "just do it"
I know that Cell Biology is a difficult subject to master, so there will always be shortcomings in a textbook's ability to communicate the subject in an understandable fashion. However, I thought this book was awesome. I followed the text entirely. I loved the fact that this text was an introductory text and didn't assume that the reader has previous knowledge of the subject. The authors explained everything. In later chapters of the book, they would summarize previously mentioned material, and reference you to the appropriate section of the book if you needed a more in-depth recap. The figures and tables are incredibly helpful in visualizing what is going on within each molecular process. Like I said, loved this book. I will say that I didn't find the CD-ROM helpful at all, but I won't dock points from such a good book for that reason. Good luck to everyone with your studies. Hope you enjoy the text.

10 of 11 found the following review helpful:


5Amazingly good book on cell biology and chemistry.  Mar 31, 1998
I am in awe of the usability of this book. The subject matter is not trivial, but is presented in a very logical, step-by-step sequence. Illustrations are in color and strongly reinforce the text. I was able to learn the material without the benefit of attending a class on the subject. Bravo to the Authors and the Publisher, Benjamin Cummings.

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4not a read once txtbook  Oct 06, 2008 By Vincent Li
the textbook is very very inclusive. there is lots of information so u have to read it many times to filter out what u need for your class's needs. it isnt impossible to read but u definitely need to read it over a bit to grasp the content. slides online and those provided by the teacher TAUGHT me the material and the text just reenforced it.

6 of 8 found the following review helpful:


2The pictures are its only saving grace  Oct 17, 2006 By Brad T. Casali
I used this text for pre-med biology course-- I was simulataneously taking Biochemistry as well, but more on that later.

The text, while not overwhemingly as detailed as other reviewers write, was all in all okay, but fell short in many areas. One of them is the distinct typographical and grammatical errors that riddled, what seemed, to be the only chapters we covered. There were many sentences that were run-ons, which disrupted the learning and flow of the text (and, in my opinion, a textbook backed by such a major publisher as this, errors like that are out of the question).

Sometimes, for instance in the TCA chapter, I felt that the material presented on Oxidative Phosphorylation seemed out of order, and just a bit too condensed.

The photosynthesis chapter was utterly horrible.

The exercises at the end were poorly written, and seemed to ask esoteric questions about common topics. The answers to these questions were esoteric still.

I felt that the only saving grace about this were the wonderful pictures: I liked how each chapter opened up an exhaustive diagram. Other than that, this is book pretty much only a decent cell bio book, but no biochemistry one.

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