Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition: The Problems Book

The Problems Book aims to provide a running commentary for Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition by Alberts et al. As we wrote in earlier prefaces, we would like to stimulate our readers to ask questions as well as to accept, digest, and learn the stories that «the big book» tells. In real life, however, knowledge and understanding come from research, which entails curiosity, puzzlement, doubt, criticism, and debate. "For nearly a quarter century Molecular Biology of the Cell has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples, a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); and cell cycle control and the mechanics of M phase (now integrated into one chapter). The hallmark features of Molecular Biology of the Cell have been retained, such as its consistent and comprehensive art program, clear concept headings, and succinct section summaries. Additionally, in response to extensive feedback from readers, the Fifth Edition now includes several new features. It is now more portable. Chapters 1-20 are printed and Chapters 21-25, covering multicellular systems, are provided as PDF files on the free Media DVD-ROM which accompanies the book.* And for the first time, Molecular Biology of the Cell now contains end-of-chapter questions. These problems, written by John Wilson and Tim Hunt, emphasize a quantitative approach and the art of reasoning from experiments, and they will help students review and extend their knowledge derived from reading the textbook. The Media DVD-ROM, which is packaged with every copy of the book, contains PowerPoint presentations with all of the figures, tables and micrographs from the text (available as JPEGs too). Also included is the Media Player, which plays over 125 movies--animations, videos, and molecular models--all with voice-over narration. A new reader-friendly feature is the integration of media codes throughout the text that link directly to relevant videos and animations. The Media DVD-ROM holds the multicellular systems chapters (21-25) of the text as well. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors tell the story of cell biology, and thereby create a coherent framework through which readers may approach and enjoy this subject that is so central to all of biology."--Publisher's website The Problems Book Helps Students Appreciate The Ways In Which Experiments And Simple Calculation An Lead To An Understanding Of How Cells Work By Introducing The Experimental Foundation Of Cell And Molecular Biology. Each Chapter Will Review Key Terms, Test For Understanding Basic Concepts, And Pose Research-based Problems. The Problems Book Has Been Designed To Correspond With The First Twenty Chapter Of Molecular Biology Of The Cell, Fifth Edition--back Cover. Cells And Genome -- Cell Chemistry And Biosynthesis -- Proteins -- Dna, Chromosomes And Genomes -- Dna Replication, Repair, And Recombination -- How Cells Read The Genome: From Dna To Protein -- Control Of Gene Expression -- Manipulating Proteins, Dna And Rna -- Visualizing Cells -- Membrane Structure -- Membrane Transport Of Small Molecules And The Electrical Properties Of Membranes -- Intracellular Compartments And Protein Sorting -- Intracellular Vesicular Traffic -- Energy Conversion: Mitochondria And Chloroplasts -- Mechanisms Of Cell Communication -- The Cytoskeleton -- The Cell Cycle -- Programmed Cell Death: Apoptosis -- Cell Junctions, Cell Adhesion, And The Extracellular Matrix -- Cancer -- Answers To Problems In Molecular Biology Of The Cell, Fifth Edition. John Wilson And Tim Hunt. The Problems Book Aims To Provide A Running Commentary For Molecular Biology Of The Cell, Fifth Edition By Alberts Et Al.--p. Ix. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 549-562) And Index. The Problems Book helps students appreciate the ways in which experiments and simple calculations can lead to an understanding of how cells work by introducing the experimental foundation of cell and molecular biology. Each chapter will review key terms, test for understanding basic concepts, and pose research-based problems. The Problems Book has been designed to correspond with the first twenty chapters of Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition . The Problems Book will be useful for homework assignments and as a basis for class discussion. It could even provide inspiration for exam questions. This fifth edition of 'Molecular Biology of the Cell' contains basic, core knowledge about how cells work. It has a proven track record in providing students with a conceptual and accessible grounding in cell biology. The text and figures have been prepared to be easy-to-follow, accurate and engaging for the introductory student