Britannica guide to cell biology

"... 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.

Despite the vast diversity of living organisms on Earth, all life falls into only one of two categories: prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Examining the basic parts of a cell, cell types, cell function, and cell reproduction, this concise volume explains what makes certain cells eukaryotic and others prokaryotic and how the two cell types are related. Detailed diagrams complement the text to help readers easily identify various cell features and integrate textual and visual information, in line with Common Core requirements.

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.

An exploration of cells, covering molecular DNA and RNA, cell structures and their activities, the hormonal communication system, neurons, neurotransmitters, and synapses.

Explains how cell processes are regulated, covering how cells function and grow, genes, meiosis, and other related topics.