Karp's Cell and Molecular Biology
Concepts and Experiments
by Gerald Karp, Janet Iwasa, Wallace Marshall
8th Edition
Publisher: Wiley
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781118886144 |
| eText ISBN | 9781118883846 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publishing Year | 2016 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 832 |
Karp's Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments, 8th Edition, is a college textbook that explores core principles of cell biology. The volume connects fundamental concepts to experimental evidence that shows how scientific understanding is established.
Broad thematic areas include cellular chemistry and membrane systems, the mechanisms of gene expression, and pathways of cellular communication. As a representative example, the text explores how organelles such as mitochondria support aerobic respiration.
Prepared for sophomore- and junior-level cell biology courses, the volume features an approachable writing style and a moderate length to help students navigate extensive coursework. In addition, the edition pairs narrative explanations with media resources to support study.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Cell and Molecular Biology
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
Chapter 3: Bioenergetics, Enzymes and Metabolism
Chapter 4: The Structure and Function of the Plasma Membrane
Chapter 5: Aerobic Respiration and the Mitochondrion
Chapter 6: Photosynthesis and the Chloroplast
Chapter 7: Interactions Between Cells and Their Environment
Chapter 8: Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems: Structure, Function, and Membrane Trafficking
Chapter 9: The Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility
Chapter 10: The Nature of the Gene and the Genome
Chapter 11: Gene Expression: From Transcription to Translation
Chapter 12: Control of Gene Expression
Chapter 13: DNA Replication and Repair
Chapter 14: Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 15: Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction: Communication between Cells
Chapter 16: Cancer
Chapter 17: The Immune Response
Chapter 18: Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology
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