Rogers Kara (ed.) The Cell

Rosen Educational Services, 2011. — 217 p. — Series "Biochemistry, Cells, and Life". — ISBN10: 1615303146, ISBN13: 978-1615303144A rendezvous with the cell simultaneously opens the door to simplicity, complexity, and diversity. Although tiny, these fundamental units fill large roles in supporting life on Earth. Cells breathe, fuel chemical reactions, communicate with one another, and reproduce. The study of these minute factories in plants and animals has unravelled many mysteries of how organisms function and has provided a basis for the development of therapies to treat debilitating human diseases. This dynamic volume explains the structure, evolution, and intricacies of this versatile unit of life.Adult organisms are composed of numerous distinct cells. Mammals, for instance, have more than 200 different types of cells. These are organized into tissues that contain many cells, each type performing a specific function. For example, the epithelial tissue lining the small intestine has cells that absorb nutrients, whereas other cells in the same tissue secrete mucus and enzymes. Plants also have differentiated cells, but they are not the same as those seen in animals.The Nature, Function, and Evolution of Cells
Cell Membranes and Cell Walls
Cellular Organelles
The Cell Matrix and Mechanisms of Cell Communication
Cell Division, Growth, and Differentiation
The Study of Cells