Biology of the Cell

This second edition retains the outstanding features of the previous edition: integration of structure and function; topics. Treatment flows from a survey of members to the role of membranes in cellular energetics, the utilization of energy in synthesis, and the main result of synthesis: cellular reproduction. New features of this second edition include complete revision and expansion of the membrane and cell surface sections, a new unit on motility that includes chapters on microtubule-based motility and microfilament-based motility, and more emphasis on biochemistry than the first edition. A selection of 500 micrographs and diagrams is included. This book should be of interest to degree and diploma students on courses in cell biology.
 
This second edition retains the outstanding features of the previous edition: integration of structure and function; topics. Treatment flows from a survey of members to the role of membranes in cellular energetics, the utilization of energy in synthesis, and the main result of synthesis: cellular reproduction. New features of this second edition include complete revision and expansion of the membrane and cell surface sections, a new unit on motility that includes chapters on microtubule-based motility and microfilament-based motility, and more emphasis on biochemistry than the first edition. A selection of 500 micrographs and diagrams is included. This book should be of interest to degree and diploma students on courses in cell biology.