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1 online resource (xix, 326 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Biomolecules; 1.1 Energetics in Biology; 1.1.1 Thermodynamic principles; 1.1.2 Relationship between entropy (S), enthalpy (H), and free energy (E); 1.1.3 Entropy as driving force in chemical reactions; 1.2 Water; 1.2.1 The biologically significant molecular structure of water; 1.2.2 Hydrogen bonding; 1.2.3 Functional role of water in biology; 1.3 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins; 1.3.1 Peptide bonds; 1.3.2 Amino acids; 1.3.3 Polypeptides; 1.3.4 Proteins; 1.4 Carbohydrates and Their Polymers; 1.4.1 Monosaccharides |
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1.4.2 Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides1.5 Nucleic Acids, Nucleosides, and Nucleotides; 1.6 Fats and Phospholipids; 1.6.1 Fats and oils; 1.6.2 Phospholipids; Suggested Reading; References; Chapter 2. Cell Morphology; 2.1 Cell Membrane; 2.1.1 Phospholipid bilayer; 2.1.2 Proteins; 2.1.3 Cytoplasm; 2.2 Membrane-Bound Organelles; 2.2.1 Mitochondria; 2.2.2 Lysosomes; 2.2.3 Peroxisomes; 2.2.4 Golgi apparatus; 2.2.5 Endoplasmic reticulum; 2.3 Nonmembrane-Bound Organelles; 2.3.1 Ribosomes; 2.3.2 Cytoskeleton; 2.4 Nucleus; 2.4.1 Nucleolus; 2.5 Differences in Cells |
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2.5.1 Plant cells compared to mammalian cells2.5.2 Prokaryotes; 2.5.3 Tissue-specific language; Suggested Reading; References; Chapter 3. Enzyme Kinetics; 3.1 Steady-State Kinetics; 3.1.1 Derivation of the Michaelis-Menton equation; 3.1.2 Interpretation of the steady-state kinetic parameters in single substrate/product systems; 3.1.3 Analysis of experimental data; 3.1.4 Multisubstrate systems; 3.2 Enzyme Inhibition; 3.2.1 Competitive inhibition; 3.2.2 Noncompetitive inhibition; 3.2.3 Uncompetitive inhibition; 3.3 Cooperative Behavior in Enzymes; 3.4 Covalent Regulation of Enzyme Activity |
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Suggested ReadingReferences; Chapter 4. Cellular Signal Transduction; 4.1 Cellular Signaling; 4.2 Receptor Binding; 4.3 Signal Transduction via Nuclear Receptors; 4.4 Signal Transduction via Membrane Receptors; 4.4.1 G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR); 4.4.2 Protein-kinase-associated receptors; 4.5 Signaling in Apoptosis; References; Chapter 5. Energy Conversion; 5.1 Metabolism and ATP; 5.2 Anaerobic Cellular Respiration; 5.2.1 Glycolysis; 5.2.2 Fermentation; 5.2.3 Gluconeogenesis; 5.2.4 Regulation of anaerobic respiration; 5.3 Aerobic Respiration; 5.3.1 Pyruvate oxidation; 5.3.2 TCA cycle |
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5.3.3 Electron transport5.3.4 Chemiosmosis and ATP synthesis; 5.3.5 Usable energy; 5.4 Photosynthesis; 5.4.1 Conversion of light energy to chemical energy; 5.4.2 Chloroplasts; 5.4.3 Photosynthetic pigments; 5.4.4 Z-scheme; 5.4.5 Electron flow through the photosystems; 5.4.6 Cyclic photophosphorylation; 5.4.7 ATP synthesis; 5.4.8 Summary of light-dependent reactions; 5.5 Carbohydrate Synthesis; 5.5.1 C[sub(3)] plants; 5.5.2 Photorespiration; 5.5.3 C[sub(4)] plants; 5.5.4 CAM plants; Suggested Reading; Chapter 6. Cellular Communication; The READ Part of the Signaling Machinery |
| Summary |
A Guide to the Fundamentals and Latest Conceptsof Molecular and Cell Biology Bridging the gap between biology and engineering, "Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers" uses clear, straightforward language to introduce you to the cutting-edge concepts of molecular and cell biology. Written by an international team of engineers and life scientists, this vital tool contains "clinical focus boxes" and "applications boxes" in each chapter to link biology and engineering in today's world. To help grasp complex material quickly and easily, a glossary is provided. Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers" features: Clear descriptions of cell structures and functionsDetailed coverage of cellular communicationIn-depth information on cellular energy conversionConcise facts on information flow across generationsA succinct guide to the evolution of cells to organisms Inside This Biomedical Engineering Guide Biomolecules: - Energetics - Components of the cell - Cell Morphology: - Cell membranes - Cell organelles - Enzyme Kinetics: - Steady-state kinetics - Enzyme inhibition - Cellular Signal Transduction: - Receptor binding - Apoptosis - Energy Conversion: - Cell metabolism - Cell respiration - Cellular Communication: - Direct - Local - Long distance - Cellular Genetics: - DNA and RNA synthesis and repair - Cell Division and Growth: - Cell cycle - Mitosis - Stem cells - Cellular Development: - Germ cells and fertilization - Limb development - From Cells to Organisms: - Cell differentiation - Systems biology |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Cytology.
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Molecular biology.
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Cells.
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Cells
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Molecular Biology -- methods
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Cell Biology
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Molecular Biology
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Cytology
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molecular biology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Cell Biology.
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Cells
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Cytology
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Molecular biology
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Internet resources
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Waite, Gabi Nindl.
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Waite, Lee.
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| LC no. |
2007014378 |
| ISBN |
9780071509527 |
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0071509526 |
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9780071664134 |
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0071664130 |
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9781281113504 |
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1281113506 |
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9787140072425 |
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7140072426 |
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9786611113506 |
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6611113509 |
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