Cell biology and genetics. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Authors: Stubbs, Matt, 1986-; Suleyman, Narin
• Contents: Front Cover; Crash Course: Cell Biology and Genetics; Copyright; Contents; Series editor foreword; Prefaces; Authors; Faculty advisor; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Chapter 1: Cell biology and genetics of prokaryotes; Prokaryotic cell; Prokaryotic cell structure and organelles; Plasma membrane; Cell wall; Ribosomes; Nucleiod; Cytoskeleton; Cell specializations; Glycocalyx; Flagella; Pili; Transfer of genetic material; DNA replication; DNA polymerases; DNA replication fork; Antimicrobial agents; Inhibitors of nucleic acid synthesis; DNA replication; RNA polymerase activity. Viral attachment to the host cellViral penetration and uncoating; Viral nucleic-acid synthesis; DNA polymerase inhibitors; Reverse transcriptase inhibitors; Virus particle maturation; Virus release; Chapter 2: Eukaryotic organelles; The eukaryotic cell; Structure and function of eukaryotic organelles; Plasma membrane; Membranous organelles; Nucleus; Mitochondria; Rough (granular) endoplasmic reticulum; Smooth (agranular) endoplasmic reticulum; Golgi apparatus; Lysosomes; Peroxisomes; Secretory vesicles; Non-membranous organelles; Ribosomes; The cytoskeleton. Cell diversity in multicellular organismsCell specialization; Differentiation; Chapter 3: The cell membrane; Structure of the cell membrane; Fluid mosaic model; Components of the biological membrane; Lipids; Phospholipids; Cholesterol; Membrane proteins; Integral proteins; Peripheral proteins; Functions of membrane proteins; Properties of biological membranes; Fluidity; Mobility of membrane components; Phospholipids; Proteins; Permeability; Transport across the cell membrane; Concepts; Distribution of ions across the cell membrane; Semi-permeable membrane concept; Electrochemical gradient. PumpsTransport across the membrane; Passive (simple) diffusion; Facilitated diffusion; Active transport; Primary active transport; Secondary active transport; Transport mechanisms; Ion channels; Carrier proteins; Glucose transporter; Active transporters; The Na+/K+ ATPase pump; Membrane potential; Definition; Maintenance of membrane potential; Electrochemical potential difference of ions; The Nernst equation; Gibbs-Donnan equilibrium; Resting membrane potential; Receptors; Concepts of transmembrane signalling; Types of receptor; Ionotropic receptors; Metabotropic receptors (G-protein coupled).
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis : Mosby
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 571.6; Cytology; Genetics; Cytology; Genetics; Cytology; Genetics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0723439516; 9780723439516; 9780723437734; 0723437734
• Related ISBNs: 9780723438762; 0723438765; 9780723436225; 0723436223
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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