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Molecular & Cellular Biology For Dummies brings this complex field of study to the masses by decoding the jargon and theories that can tax even the most devoted student of molecular biology. This title is an indispensible resource for readers looking for both a reference to the field as well as a course supplement.

René Fester Kratz, PhD, teaches cellular biology and microbiology. She is a member of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership, where she helped create inquiry-based science courses for future teachers. Kratz is also the author of Microbiology The Easy Way.

Introduction
The World of the Cell
Exploring the World of the Cell
Take a Tour Inside the Cell
Dead or Alive: Viruses
Molecules: The Stuff of Life
Better Living through Chemistry
Carbohydrates: How Sweet They Are
Proteins: Workers in the Cellular Factory
DNA and RNA: Instructions for Life
Lipids: Waterproof and Energy Rich
The Working Cell
Hello, Neighbor: How Cells Communicate
Metabolism: Transferring Energy and Matter
Cellular Respiration: Every Breath You Take
Photosynthesis: Makin
Food in the Kitchen of Life
Splitsville: The Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Genetics: From One Generation to the Next
Meiosis: Getting Ready for Baby
Mendelian Genetics: Talkin
Bout the Generations
Expect the Unexpected: Non-Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance
Molecular Genetics: Reading the Book of Life
DNA Synthesis: Doubling Your Genetic Stuff
Transcription and Translation: Whats in a Gene?
Control of Gene Expression: Its How You Play Your Cards That Counts
Tools of Molecular Biology: Harnessing the Power of DNA
Recombinant DNA Technology: Power Tools at the Cellular Level
Genomics: The Big Picture
The Part of Tens
Ten Important Rules for Cells to Live By
Ten Ways to Improve Your Grade
Index
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Molecular and Cell Biology For Dummies

Molecular and Cell Biology For Dummies

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