The Cell: A Molecular Approach Cooper • 7th Edition • 9781605352909

Ch. 1-An Overview of Cells and Cell Research

RNA and the Origins of Life Properties of the Cell Prokaryotic Cell Architecture Eukaryotic Cell Architecture Membrane Enclosed Organelles Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Model Organisms Viruses Overview of Tissue Structures History of Cell Biology The Light Microscope Electron Microscopy Cell Culture

Ch. 2-Molecules and Membranes

Small Molecules Four Classes of Macromolecules Properties of Macromolecules Protein Basics Protein Folding Studying Proteins Enzymes

Ch. 3-Bioenergetics and Metabolism

Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium Energy Sources and Generation Glycolysis Gluconeogenesis Overview of Cellular Respiration Overview of Photosynthesis

Ch. 4-Fundamentals of Molecular Biology

Mendel and the Laws of Inheritance DNA Discovery Structure and Function of DNA DNA Transcription tRNA, rRNA and the Codon Code RNA interference DNA Cloning DNA libraries Nucleic Acid Hybridization Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR Genetic Screens DNA Transfer into Cells

Ch. 5-Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology

Genomic Comparison Human Genetic Variation Bioinformatics Tracking Protein Movement Genetic Screens DNA Sequencing DNA libraries

Ch. 6-Genes and Genomes

Packaging of DNA Evolution of the Genome

Ch. 7-Replication, Maintenance, and Rearrangements of Genomic DNA

DNA Replication DNA Repair and Recombination

Ch. 8-RNA Synthesis and Processing

DNA Transcription The Epigenetic Code Transcriptional Regulators Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression mRNA Processing

Ch. 9-Protein Synthesis, Processing, and Regulation

tRNA, rRNA and the Codon Code Translation Post-Transcriptional Regulators Protein Basics Protein Regulation Protein Degradation

Ch. 10-The Nucleus

mRNA Export and Nuclear Structures

Ch. 11-Protein Sorting and Transport: The Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus and Lysosomes

ER Processing and Transport Golgi Processing and Transport Vesicular Budding, Transport, and Coat Proteins Protein Sorting Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways Endocytic Pathways Exocytosis

Ch. 12-Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, and Peroxisomes

Mitochondria Chloroplast Targeting Proteins to the Mitochondria and Chloroplast Peroxisomes

Ch. 13-The Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement

Overview of the Cytoskeleton Intermediate Filaments Microtubules Kinesins and Dyneins Cilia and Flagella Microtubules and Cell Division Actin Filaments Actin Based Movement Muscle Contractions

Ch. 14-The Plasma Membrane

The Lipid Bilayer Membrane Proteins Principles of Transmembrane Transport Passive Transport: Diffusion and Osmosis Transporters Ion Channels and Membrane Potential Ion Channels and Neurons Endocytic Pathways

Ch. 15-Cell Walls, the Extracellular Matrix, and Cell Interactions

Cell-Cell Adhesion Cell-Cell Junctions Extracellular Matrix of Animal Cells The Basal Lamina Plant Tissue

Ch. 16-Cell Signaling

Overview of Cell Surface Receptors Overview of Signaling Molecules G Protein Coupled Receptors Protein Kinase Receptors Intracellular messnegers: Hormones and Nitric Oxide Phosphoinositide Signaling Pathways Integration of Multiple Signaling Pathways Signaling in Plants

Ch. 17-The Cell Cycle

Overview of the Cell Cycle Control of the Cell Cycle G1 Phase Mitosis Cytokinesis Basics of Meiotic Genetics Meiosis

Ch. 18-Cell Death and Cell Renewal

Control of Cell Death Stem Cells

Ch. 19-Cancer

Overview of Cancer Tumor Viruses Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors Metastasis and Cancer Spread Carcinogens Cancer Treatment