Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments by Gerald Karp

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Synopsis

Karp continues to help biologists make important connections between key concepts and experimentation. The sixth edition explores core concepts in considerable depth and presents experimental detail when it helps to explain and reinforce the concepts. The majority of discussions have been modified to reflect the latest changes in the field. The book also builds on its strong illustration program by opening each chapter with “VIP” art that serves as a visual summary for the chapter. Over 60 new micrographs and computer-derived images have been added to enhance the material. Biologists benefit from these changes as they build their skills in making the connection.

Booknews

New edition of a text that emphasizes fundamental concepts, such as the relationship between molecular structure and function, the dynamic character of cellular organelles, the mechanisms that regulate cellular activities, as well as the use of chemical energy in running cellular activities and ensuring accurate macromolecular biosynthesis, unity and diversity at the macromolecular and cellular levels. The 18 chapters include new topics such as the use of molecular techniques to discover previously unsuspected prokaryote diversity, energy landscape models of protein unfolding, photoinhibition of the photosynthetic machinery of chloroplasts by bright light, recent insights from the sequencing of the human genome, and other information that has emerged since the last edition. The included CD-ROM contains animations of text illustrations and self tests. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Gerald C. Karp received a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Colorado Medical Center before joining the faculty at the University of Florida. Gerry is the author of numerous research articles on the cell and molecular biology of early development. His interests have included the synthesis of RNA in early embryos, the movement of mesenchyme cells during gas- trulation, and cell determination in slime molds. For 13 years, he taught courses in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at the University of Florida. During this period, Gerry coauthored a text in developmental biology with N. John Berrill and authored a text in cell and molecular biology. Finding it impossible to carry on life as both full-time professor and author, Gerry gave up his faculty position to concentrate on writing. He hopes to revise this text every three years.