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| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology PS Verma | VK Agarwal, 2004-09 The revised edition of this bestselling textbook provides latest and detailed account of vital topics in biology, namely, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology . The treatment is very exhaustive as the book devotes exclusive parts to each topic, yet in a simple, lucid and concise manner. Simplified and well labelled diagrams and pictures make the subject interesting and easy to understand. It is developed for students of B.Sc. Pass and Honours courses, primarily. However, it is equally useful for students of M.Sc. Zoology, Botany and Biosciences. Aspirants of medical entrance and civil services examinations would also find the book extremely useful. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Fundamentals of Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, and Ecology Dr. Pravin Joshi, Dr. Chandrashekhar R. Kasar, Dr. Prashant J. Awate, Dr. V. Sreedevi, 2024-07-29 Cell Biology, Genetics, & Biochemistry of Pre-Clinical Students provides undergraduate medical students with core understanding in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. Cell Biology is the study of one of biology’s most basic and intricate structures: the cell. The cell is the fundamental unit of life, with all structural and functional qualities necessary for survival. The book is organised into ten chapters, starting with the origins of biological systems & finishing with instruments for studying cells. We’ve done our best to include most current data. The quantity of images in each chapter is sufficient. This book can be used as a reference for anyone interested in learning the foundations of cell biology, specifically the origin, organisation, and functions of subcellular components and cell types, or it can be used as a basic textbook for students studying molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, agriculture, and biotechnology. This book also provides deep analysis of mendelian genetics and his experiments with including genetic engineering and biotechnolgy. The study of genetics, sometimes referred to as “Science of Heredity”, focusses on biological information and how it is passed down through successive generations and how it is employed. Three primary subfields of genetics research exist: population genetics, molecular genetics, & transmission genetics. The main topic of discussion in this introductory course is Transmission, often known as Classical Genetics, which addresses the fundamentals of heredity and the methods by which characteristics are handed down from one generation to the next. Since Gregor Mendel’s work is essential to Transmission Genetics, a discussion of his groundbreaking work and Mendel’s Laws as they apply to inheritance takes place. The organisation of genes on chromosomes, physical mapping of genes, and the connection among chromosomes and heredity are among the other facets of classical genetics that are discussed. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Dictyostelium Richard H. Kessin, 2001-01-11 Dictyostelia are soil amoebae capable of extraordinary feats of survival, motility, chemotaxis, and development. Characterised by their ability to transform from a single-celled organism into an elaborate assemblage of thousands of synchronously-moving cells, Dictyostelids are often referred to as 'social amoebae', and have been the subjects of serious study since the 1930s. Research in this area has been instrumental in understanding many problems in cellular biology. Beginning with the history of Dictyostelids and discussing each stage of their development, this book considers the evolution of this unique organism, analyses the special properties of the Dictyostelid genome, and presents in detail the methods available, at the time of the book's original publication in 2001, to manipulate their genes. Representing the synthesis of such material and with an emphasis on combining classical experiments with modern molecular findings, this book will be essential for researchers and graduates in developmental and cellular biology. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology (Cytology, Biomolecules and Molecular Biology) Verma P.S. & Agarwal V.K., 2016 Pedagogically enriched, the book provides engaging chpter-end assessment exercises to enhance and strengthen learning of the readers |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology PS Verma | VK Agarwal, 2004-09 The revised edition of this bestselling textbook provides latest and detailed account of vital topics in biology, namely, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology . The treatment is very exhaustive as the book devotes exclusive parts to each topic, yet in a simple, lucid and concise manner. Simplified and well labelled diagrams and pictures make the subject interesting and easy to understand. It is developed for students of B.Sc. Pass and Honours courses, primarily. However, it is equally useful for students of M.Sc. Zoology, Botany and Biosciences. Aspirants of medical entrance and civil services examinations would also find the book extremely useful. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology (Volume-1) Dr. Ashwini A. Waoo, Dr. G. M. Alagu Lakshmanan, Dr. M. Gomathinayagam, Dr. Kisan D. Thete , This book covers some of the most important subjects in biology. such as cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology, and it does so in a comprehensive and up-to-date manner. The coverage is quite detailed since the book devotes special portions to each topic while still presenting the information in a simple, clear, and succinct manner. The topic is made more exciting and simpler to comprehend via the use of diagrams and graphics that are both streamlined and well labelled. The study of the organization of cells, their structures, their physiological characteristics, their life cycles, metabolic activities, and signalling pathways, as well as how cells interact with their surroundings, is the focus of the biological discipline known as cell biology. There is an overlap with other fields like immunology, biochemistry. and developmental biology. This book makes an effort to comprehend the several subfields that comprise the field of cell biology as well as how theoretical ideas can be put into practice in the real world. Genetics is the scientific study of genes or heredity which is the process through which certain attributes or traits are handed down from parents to children as a consequence of changes in the DNA sequence. The study of the content, structure, and interactions of cellular molecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins. that carry out the biological processes needed for the cell's functioning and maintenance is the focus of the branch of biology known as molecular biology |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Environmental Epigenetics L. Joseph Su, Tung-chin Chiang, 2015-05-18 This book examines the toxicological and health implications of environmental epigenetics and provides knowledge through an interdisciplinary approach. Included in this volume are chapters outlining various environmental risk factors such as phthalates and dietary components, life states such as pregnancy and ageing, hormonal and metabolic considerations and specific disease risks such as cancer cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases. Environmental Epigenetics imparts integrative knowledge of the science of epigenetics and the issues raised in environmental epidemiology. This book is intended to serve both as a reference compendium on environmental epigenetics for scientists in academia, industry and laboratories and as a textbook for graduate level environmental health courses. Environmental Epigenetics imparts integrative knowledge of the science of epigenetics and the issues raised in environmental epidemiology. This book is intended to serve both as a reference compendium on environmental epigenetics for scientists in academia, industry and laboratories and as a textbook for graduate level environmental health courses. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cells in Evolutionary Biology Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-03-30 This book is the first in a projected series on Evolutionary Cell Biology, the intent of which is to demonstrate the essential role of cellular mechanisms in transforming the genotype into the phenotype by transforming gene activity into evolutionary change in morphology. This book --Cells in Evolutionary Biology -- evaluates the evolution of cells themselves and the role cells have been viewed to play as agents of change at other levels of biological organization. Chapters explore Darwin's use of cells in his theory of evolution and how Weismann's theory of the separation of germ plasm from body cells brought cells to center stage in understanding how acquired changes to cells within generations are not passed on to future generations. Chapter 7 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license. https: //s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tandfbis/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781315155968_oachapter7.pdf |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Origination of Organismal Form Gerd B. Muller, Stuart A. Newman, 2003-01-03 A more comprehensive version of evolutionary theory that focuses as much on the origin of biological form as on its diversification. The field of evolutionary biology arose from the desire to understand the origin and diversity of biological forms. In recent years, however, evolutionary genetics, with its focus on the modification and inheritance of presumed genetic programs, has all but overwhelmed other aspects of evolutionary biology. This has led to the neglect of the study of the generative origins of biological form. Drawing on work from developmental biology, paleontology, developmental and population genetics, cancer research, physics, and theoretical biology, this book explores the multiple factors responsible for the origination of biological form. It examines the essential problems of morphological evolution—why, for example, the basic body plans of nearly all metazoans arose within a relatively short time span, why similar morphological design motifs appear in phylogenetically independent lineages, and how new structural elements are added to the body plan of a given phylogenetic lineage. It also examines discordances between genetic and phenotypic change, the physical determinants of morphogenesis, and the role of epigenetic processes in evolution. The book discusses these and other topics within the framework of evolutionary developmental biology, a new research agenda that concerns the interaction of development and evolution in the generation of biological form. By placing epigenetic processes, rather than gene sequence and gene expression changes, at the center of morphological origination, this book points the way to a more comprehensive theory of evolution. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology (Volume-2) Dr. Sonali Santosh Kadam, Dr Sunita Satyendra Gupta , Dr. T. Shankar, Dr Pratibha Tripathi, First stated as a method for understanding the basis of biological events, molecular biology seeks to understand how organisms work by delving into the structure and function of individual molecules and how these molecules interact with one another and with the larger environment. According to this book understanding how the chemicals that make up cells impact the behavior of living things is a central goal of molecular biology and genetics. To understand how these molecules work in the dynamic environment of a live cell, biologists use a wide range of molecular and genetic techniques.These methods are being used by groups in our department to investigate a broad range of issues, including as the basic mechanisms governing transcription and translation as well as pathways involved in signal transduction. Among them are the role of the senses of sight and smell and how genetic diversity in wild populations influences evolution. Although the systems being studied include a variety of model species, including bacteria, the yeast, slime molds, worms, the fruit flies, zebrafish, and mice, the findings from these research have some direct or indirect relevance to human health. This book covers the key topics in cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology, such as the structure and function of nucleic acids, a general review of cells, and DNA replication with knowledge of genetics and their evolutionary histories. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Decoding the Language of Genetics David Botstein, 2015 This is a book about the conceptual language of genetics. There is a need for special words and terms to deal with some of the essential abstractions in genetics; these are the focus of this book. It is intended to help readers with diverse interests and experience to think about genetic analysis in a more sophisticated and creative way.--Publisher information. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Sex Determination in Plants CC Ainsworth, 2004-08-02 Indispensable for all plant biologists, this is a fascinating and thorough examination of those factors which affect the sex determination of plant species, describing all of the main classes of plant with unisexual flowers hermaphrodite, monoecious and |
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| cell biology genetics and evolution: Sudden Origins Jeffrey H. Schwartz, 1999-03-25 Now, in this book, paleoanthropologist Jeffrey Schwartz presents a radical new theory of evolution, which brings together evidence from genetics, paleontology, embryology, and anatomy to solve this great outstanding riddle. Central to the new theory is the recent discovery of a special kind of gene, known as homeobox genes, which can cause dramatic mutations that express themselves suddenly in the form of a new species. Such a new species will appear to have arisen out of thin air, with no lineage of ancestors. The new theory preserves natural selection, but shows that it is not the primary engine driving evolution, after all. Sudden Origins is a provocative and important book that will change the debate about evolution and challenge a number of popular ideas premised on the foundation of Darwinism. This book is crucial reading for anyone who has ever pondered the mysteries of our evolutionary heritage. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology And Molecular Biology Dr. Gauri Soman, Dr. Devendra Kumar Solanki, Dr. Ravindra Kumar Naval, Dr. Anant S. Deshpande, Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology and Molecular Biology takes the readers through the various processes in genetics and explains them the meaning, history, role and application of this field and also states its importance in the current world. Additionally, it provides an explanation of molecular biology's definition as well as its numerous applications, concentrating on the research that has been done on the topic and its potential for future use. The book also includes in-depth discussions on the issues of ecology and speciation as well as cell biology and the numerous elements associated to it. These discussions provide readers a thorough understanding of the subjects. This text serves as an introduction to contemporary ideas in evolutionary biology, the variety of living things, animal behavior, and ecological theory. The method of learning about biology is reflected upon, as are the social and ethical ramifications of biological concerns. This book covers the major topic in the field of cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution and ecology such as structure and function of nucleic acids, overview of cells, DNA replication with understanding the genetics and their evolutions. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology P. S. Verma, 2018 |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: CELL BIOLOGY & GENETICS Rathoure, Ashok Kumar &. Srivastava, Meena, 2015-01-01 |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: The Selfish Gene Richard Dawkins, 1989 Science need not be dull and bogged down by jargon, as Richard Dawkins proves in this entertaining look at evolution. The themes he takes up are the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour; the genetical definition of selfish interest; the evolution of aggressive behaviour; kinshiptheory; sex ratio theory; reciprocal altruism; deceit; and the natural selection of sex differences. 'Should be read, can be read by almost anyone. It describes with great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton, Science |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: The Evolution of Multicellularity Matthew D. Herron, Peter L. Conlin, William C. Ratcliff, 2022-06-07 Among the most important innovations in the history of life is the transition from single-celled organisms to more complex, multicellular organisms. Multicellularity has evolved repeatedly across the tree of life, resulting in the evolution of new kinds of organisms that collectively constitute a significant portion of Earth’s biodiversity and have transformed the biosphere. This volume examines the origins and subsequent evolution of multicellularity, reviewing the types of multicellular groups that exist, their evolutionary relationships, the processes that led to their evolution, and the conceptual frameworks in which their evolution is understood. This important volume is intended to serve as a jumping-off point, stimulating further research by summarizing the topics that students and researchers of the evolution of multicellularity should be familiar with, and highlighting future research directions for the field. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Concepts of Biology Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise, 2023-05-12 Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: A History of Genetics Alfred Henry Sturtevant, 2001 In the small “Fly Room†at Columbia University, T.H. Morgan and his students, A.H. Sturtevant, C.B. Bridges, and H.J. Muller, carried out the work that laid the foundations of modern, chromosomal genetics. The excitement of those times, when the whole field of genetics was being created, is captured in this book, written in 1965 by one of those present at the beginning. His account is one of the few authoritative, analytic works on the early history of genetics. This attractive reprint is accompanied by a website, http://www.esp.org/books/sturt/history/ offering full-text versions of the key papers discussed in the book, including the world's first genetic map. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Human Evolutionary Genetics Mark Jobling, Edward Hollox, Toomas Kivisild, Chris Tyler-Smith, 2013-06-25 Human Evolutionary Genetics is a groundbreaking text which for the first time brings together molecular genetics and genomics to the study of the origins and movements of human populations. Starting with an overview of molecular genomics for the non-specialist (which can be a useful review for those with a more genetic background), the book shows h |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Molecular and Cell Biology For Dummies Rene Fester Kratz, 2009-06-02 Your hands-on study guide to the inner world of the cell Need to get a handle on molecular and cell biology? This easy-to-understand guide explains the structure and function of the cell and how recombinant DNA technology is changing the face of science and medicine. You discover how fundamental principles and concepts relate to everyday life. Plus, you get plenty of study tips to improve your grades and score higher on exams! Explore the world of the cell — take a tour inside the structure and function of cells and see how viruses attack and destroy them Understand the stuff of life (molecules) — get up to speed on the structure of atoms, types of bonds, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA, RNA, and lipids Watch as cells function and reproduce — see how cells communicate, obtain matter and energy, and copy themselves for growth, repair, and reproduction Make sense of genetics — learn how parental cells organize their DNA during sexual reproduction and how scientists can predict inheritance patterns Decode a cell's underlying programming — examine how DNA is read by cells, how it determines the traits of organisms, and how it's regulated by the cell Harness the power of DNA — discover how scientists use molecular biology to explore genomes and solve current world problems Open the book and find: Easy-to-follow explanations of key topics The life of a cell — what it needs to survive and reproduce Why molecules are so vital to cells Rules that govern cell behavior Laws of thermodynamics and cellular work The principles of Mendelian genetics Useful Web sites Important events in the development of DNA technology Ten great ways to improve your biology grade |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Quickstart Molecular Biology Philip N. Benfey, 2014 This book is an introductory course in molecular biology for mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. It covers the basic features of DNA, proteins, and cells but in the context of recent technological advances, such as next-generation sequencing and high-throughput screens, and their applications. This enables readers to move rapidly from the b |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Population Genetics and Molecular Evolution Tomoko Ohta, Kenichi Aoki, 1986 |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Masatoshi Nei, 1987 -- The Scientist |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Environmental Biology P. S. Verma, V. K. Agarwal, 2000-12 |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Evolution and Selection of Quantitative Traits Bruce Walsh, Michael Lynch, 2018-06-21 Quantitative traits-be they morphological or physiological characters, aspects of behavior, or genome-level features such as the amount of RNA or protein expression for a specific gene-usually show considerable variation within and among populations. Quantitative genetics, also referred to as the genetics of complex traits, is the study of such characters and is based on mathematical models of evolution in which many genes influence the trait and in which non-genetic factors may also be important. Evolution and Selection of Quantitative Traits presents a holistic treatment of the subject, showing the interplay between theory and data with extensive discussions on statistical issues relating to the estimation of the biologically relevant parameters for these models. Quantitative genetics is viewed as the bridge between complex mathematical models of trait evolution and real-world data, and the authors have clearly framed their treatment as such. This is the second volume in a planned trilogy that summarizes the modern field of quantitative genetics, informed by empirical observations from wide-ranging fields (agriculture, evolution, ecology, and human biology) as well as population genetics, statistical theory, mathematical modeling, genetics, and genomics. Whilst volume 1 (1998) dealt with the genetics of such traits, the main focus of volume 2 is on their evolution, with a special emphasis on detecting selection (ranging from the use of genomic and historical data through to ecological field data) and examining its consequences. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Molecular Biology David P. Clark, 2005-06-24 Molecular Biology: Academic Cell Update provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of molecular biology and its applications. It deliberately covers a broad range of topics to show that molecular biology is applicable to human medicine and health, as well as veterinary medicine, evolution, agriculture, and other areas. The present Update includes the study guide with online content, journal specific images, and test bank. It also offers vocabulary flashcards and online self-quizzing called Test Prep. The book begins by defining some basic concepts in genetics such as biochemical pathways, phenotypes and genotypes, chromosomes, and alleles. It explains the characteristics of cells and organisms, DNA, RNA, and proteins. It also describes genetic processes such as transcription, recombination and repair, regulation, and mutations. The chapters on viruses and bacteria discuss their life cycle, diversity, reproduction, and gene transfer. Later chapters cover topics such as molecular evolution; the isolation, purification, detection, and hybridization of DNA; basic molecular cloning techniques; proteomics; and processes such as the polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, and gene expression screening. *Now with an online study guide with the most current, relevant research from Cell Press *Full supplements including test bank, powerpoint and online self quizzing *Up to date description of genetic engineering, genomics, and related areas * Basic concepts followed by more detailed, specific applications * Hundreds of color illustrations enhance key topics and concepts * Covers medical, agricultural, and social aspects of molecular biology * Organized pedagogy includes running glossaries and keynotes (mini-summaries) to hasten comprehension |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Genetics in Minutes Tom Jackson, 2016-05-19 Genetics in Minutes is your compact and accessible guide to the central concepts of the science of genetics, revealing how our genes shape our bodies and our lives, and how in turn we are beginning to shape them. Covering the basics of DNA, inheritance and evolution in animals, plants and humans alike - from the origins and development of life to the Human Genome and designer babies - this is the fastest, fullest path to understanding genetics. Contents include Genes, DNA, Natural selection, Darwinism, Stem cell and gene therapies, Evo-devo, Epigenetics, Cloning, Genetic engineering and Artificial life, as well as biology basics such as the Processes of life, Cells, Sex, Classification and Ecology. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Foundations of Life: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, and Ecology Shubham Verma, Dr. Vandana Gupta, Dr. Narendra V. Harney, Dr. V. Sailaja, 2024-10-07 Introduction to Cell Biology is a well-organized guide that aims to provide a fundamental grasp of the biological building blocks of life, cells. For students, teachers, and anybody else curious about the complexities of cellular operation and the part cells play in all living things, this book is a vital resource. It takes readers on a thorough investigation of the basic ideas of cell biology, emphasizing the processes, structure, and function that characterize cells and their importance in the life sciences. In the first section of the book, the Cell Theory is presented, along with the fundamental ideas that underpin cellular life and the distinctions between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It then goes on to discuss important cellular processes like energy production, cell division, metabolism, and genetic information regulation. Along the way, readers will examine important cellular elements such as membranes, organelles, and enzymes and discover how they cooperate to sustain a cell’s life. Introduction to Cell Biology explores sophisticated subjects like biotechnology, genetic engineering, and contemporary methods like CRISPR and PCR in addition to the fundamental biological material. The practical uses of these subjects in agriculture, medicine, and the larger framework of ethical issues involving genetic engineering are highlighted. The book also discusses important evolutionary and environmental ideas, emphasizing the connections between cellular biology and more general ecological and evolutionary processes. In addition to laying the foundation for future biological research, Introduction to Cell Biology illustrates the applicability of cell biology to current scientific issues through concise explanations, illustrations, and real-world examples. For individuals looking for a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to the intriguing realm of cells, this book is perfect. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Cells, Embryos and Evolution Jon Gerhart, Marc Kirschner, 1997-06-04 Gerhart and Kirschner aim to explain the origins of phenotypic variation and evolutionary adaptation from within eukaryotic cell biological and developmental processes. Their examples are drawn from paleontology, developmental and cell biology. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: DNA Science David A. Micklos, Greg A. Freyer, David A. Crotty, 2003 This is the second edition of a highly successful textbook (over 50,000 copies sold) in which a highly illustrated, narrative text is combined with easy–to–use thoroughly reliable laboratory protocols. It contains a fully up–to–date collection of 12 rigorously tested and reliable lab experiments in molecular biology, developed at the internationally renowned Dolan DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which culminate in the construction and cloning of a recombinant DNA molecule. Proven through more than 10 years of teaching at research and nonresearch colleges and universities, junior colleges, community colleges, and advanced biology programs in high school, this book has been successfully integrated into introductory biology, general biology, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, molecular genetics, and molecular biology courses. The first eight chapters have been completely revised, extensively rewritten, and updated. The new coverage extends to the completion of the draft sequence of the human genome and the enormous impact these and other sequence data are having on medicine, research, and our view of human evolution. All sections on the concepts and techniques of molecular biology have been updated to reflect the current state of laboratory research. The laboratory experiments cover basic techniques of gene isolation and analysis, honed by over 10 years of classroom use to be thoroughly reliable, even in the hands of teachers and students with no prior experience. Extensive prelab notes at the beginning of each experiment explain how to schedule and prepare, while flow charts and icons make the protocols easy to follow. As in the first edition of this book, the laboratory course is completely supported by quality–assured products from the Carolina Biological Supply Company, from bulk reagents, to useable reagent systems, to single–use kits, thus satisfying a broad range of teaching applications. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Principles of Biology Lisa Bartee, Walter Shiner, Catherine Creech, 2017 The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Human Variation Aravinda Chakravarti, 2014 A subject collection from Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: The Origin and Evolution of Eukaryotes Patrick J. Keeling, Eugene V. Koonin, 2014 All protists, fungi, animals, and plants on Earth are eukaryotes. Their cells possess membrane-bound organelles including a nucleus and mitochondria, distinct cytoskeletal features, and a unique chromosome structure that permits them to undergo mitosis or meiosis. The emergence of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic ancestors about 2 billion years ago was a pivotal evolutionary transition in the history of life on Earth. But the change was abrupt, and few clues exist as to the nature of the intermediate stages. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology examines evolutionary scenarios that likely led to the emergence and rapid evolution of eukaryotes. Contributors review the mechanisms, timing, and consequences of endosymbiosis, as well as molecular and biochemical characteristics of archaea and bacteria that may have contributed to the first eukaryotic lineage. They explore all of the available evidence, including clues from the fossil record and comparative genomics, and formulate ideas about the origin of genomic characteristics (e.g., chromatin and introns) and specific cellular features (e.g., the endomembrane system) in eukaryotes. Topics such as the origins of multicellularity and sex are also covered. This volume includes discussion of multiple evolutionary models that warrant serious attention, as well as lively debate on some of the most contentious topics in the field. It will thus be fascinating reading for evolutionary biologists, cell and molecular biologists, paleobiologists, and all who are interested in the history of life on Earth. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: The Eighth Day of Creation Horace Freeland Judson, 2004-01-01 |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Evolutionary Cell Biology Michael R. Lynch, 2024-02-22 Establishes the foundations of the emerging field of evolutionary cell biology, providing a deep and broad coverage of the literature, with many ideas synthesised and presented for the first time. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: Evolution and Genetics Jill Bailey, 1995 A color-illustrated encyclopedia of evolution and genetics containing short definitions to approximately four hundred terms, cross-referenced to more than forty thematic spreads. Also includes knowledge maps and a time line. |
| cell biology genetics and evolution: The Origins of Life David W. Deamer, Jack W. Szostak, 2010 Life arose on Earth more than three billion years ago. How the first self-replicating systems emerged from prebiotic chemistry and evolved into primitive cell-like entities is an area of intense research, spanning molecular and cellular biology, organic chemistry, cosmology, geology, and atmospheric science. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology provides a comprehensive account of the environment of the early Earth and the mechanisms by which the organic molecules present may have self-assembled to form replicating material such as RNA and other polymers. The contributors examine the energetic requirements for this process and focus in particular on the essential role of semi-permeable compartments in containment of primitive genetic systems. Also covered in the book are new synthetic approaches for fabricating cellular systems, the potentially extraterrestrial origin of life's building blocks, and the possibility that life once existed on Mars. Comprising five sections Setting the Stage, Components of First Life, Primitive Systems, First Polymers, and Transition to a Microbial World it is a vital reference for all scientists interested in the origin of life on Earth and the likelihood that it has arisen on other planets |
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