"... Readers will learn the ... cell parts that are particular to animal or plant cells. They will be exposed to the wide variety of plant and animal cells, as well as the characteristics that makes specialized cells so perfectly suited to their functions ..."--Provided by publisher.
" ... covers the basics of what a cell is and how cells reproduce and change in order to form different life forms and perform specialized functions ... "--Provided by publisher.
Describes the various characteristics of plant and animal cells, what is inside them, how they reproduce, cloning and gene technology, bacteria and viruses, and protection against disease.
Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl.
Cells are the building blocks of life and diversify in amazing ways to create every form of living thing. This authoritative guide covers the basics of what a cell is and how cells reproduce and change in order to form different life forms and perform specialized functions. It also covers how scientists have learned to manipulate and regenerate cells, leading to advances in medicine. The controversy surrounding cloning technology is discussed, as is the exciting future of cytology and cell biology. The most likely future frontiers of innovation and discovery are outlined in enthralling detail.
Describes the various characteristics of plant and animal cells, what is inside them, how they reproduce, cloning and gene technology, bacteria and viruses, and protection against disease.
understanding how cell functions, growth, and division are regulated
Sakany, Lois
2005
An introduction to the biology of individual cells, describing the different parts of plant and animal cells and their function. Also describes cell reproduction.
