The basics of cell biology

The basics of cell biology Cell biology Anne Wanjie, editor. - New York : Rosen Publishing, 2014. - 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm. - Core concepts .

Includes bibliographical references (page 91) and index.

An introduction to the cell -- A variety of types -- Cell locomotion and support -- A look inside the cell -- How cells communicate -- Understanding the cell cycle -- Abnormal reproduction -- Biographies: Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and James Watson.

This text provides readers with a comprehensive study of the mechanics of cell biology that aligns with Core Curriculum requirements in science. Topics covered range from the different types of cells-- plant and animal, eukaryote and prokaryote, and stem cells--to the components of the cell such as the cell wall, DNA, and plasma-- to cell locomotion and the cell cycle including cell division, mitosis, and meiosis.

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Cytology--Juvenile literature.
Cytology.

QH 582.5 / .B292 2014