Essential Cell Biology Fifth Edition

Front Matter
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Contents
Chapter 1 – Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life
Unity and Diversity of Cells
Cells Under the Microscope
The Prokaryotic Cell
The Eukaryotic Cell
Model Organisms
Chapter 2 – Chemical Components of Cells
Chemical Bonds
Small Molecules in Cells
Macromolecules in Cells
Chapter 3 – Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis
The Use of Energy by Cells
Free Energy and Catalysis
Activated Carriers and Biosynthesis
Chapter 4 – Protein Structure and Function
The Shape and Structure of Proteins
How Proteins Work
How Proteins are Controlled
How Proteins are Studied
Chapter 5 – DNA and Chromosomes
The Structure of DNA
The Structure of Eukaryotic Chromosomes
The Regulation of Chromosome Structure
Chapter 6 – DNA Replication and Repair
DNA Replication
DNA Repair
Chapter 7 – From DNA to Protein: How Cells Read the Genome
From DNA to RNA
From RNA to Protein
RNA and the Origins of Life
Chapter 8 – Control of Gene Expression
An Overview of Gene Expression
How Transcription Is Regulated
Generating Specialized Cell Types
Post-Transcriptional Controls
Chapter 9 – How Genes and Genomes Evolve
Generating Genetic Variation
Reconstructing Life’s Family Tree
Mobile Genetic Elements and Viruses
Examining the Human Genome
Chapter 10 – Analyzing the Structure and Function of Genes
Isolating and Cloning DNA Molecules
DNA Cloning by PCR
Sequencing DNA
Exploring Gene Function
Chapter 11 – Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
Membrane Proteins
Chapter 12 – Transport Across Cell Membranes
Principles of Transmembrane Transport
Transporters and Their Functions
Ion Channels and the Membrane Potential
Ion Channels and Nerve Cell Signaling
Chapter 13 – How Cells Obtain Energy from Food
The Breakdown and Utilization of Sugars and Fats
Regulation of Metabolism
Chapter 14 – Energy Generation in Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Mitochondria and Oxidative Phosphorylation
Molecular Mechanisms of Electron Transport and Proton Pumping
Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis
The Evolution of Energy-Generating Systems
Chapter 15 – Intracellular Compartments and Protein Transport
Membrane-Enclosed Organelles
Protein Sorting
Vesicular Transport
Secretory Pathways
Endocytic Pathways
Chapter 16 – Cell Signaling
General Principles of Cell Signaling
G-Protein-Coupled Receptors
Enzyme-Coupled Receptors
Chapter 17 – Cytoskeleton
Intermediate Filaments
Microtubules
Actin Filaments
Muscle Contraction
Chapter 18 – The Cell-Division Cycle
Overview of the Cell Cycle
The Cell-Cycle Control System
G1 Phase
S Phase
M Phase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Control of Cell Numbers and Cell Size
Chapter 19 – Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
The Benefits of Sex
Meiosis and Fertilization
Mendel and the Laws of Inheritance
Genetics as an Experimental Tool
Exploring Human Genetics
Chapter 20 – Cell Communities: Tissues, Stem Cells, and Cancer
Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissues
Epithelial Sheets and Cell Junctions
Stem Cells and Tissue Renewal
Cancer
Answers
Glossary
Index