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Crash Course Cell Biology and Genetics 4th Revised edition [Minkštas viršelis]

Series edited by (Northgate Medical Practice, Canterbury, Kent, UK), (Medical Student, King's College London, London, UK), Guest editor (Senior Lecturer in Molecular Developmental Biology, D), (Medical Student (Barts and the London & UCL Medical Schools), London, UK)
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 216 pages, Approx. 160 illustrations (156 in full color)
  • Serija: Crash Course
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Jan-2013
  • Leidėjas: Mosby
  • ISBN-10: 0723436223
  • ISBN-13: 9780723436225
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 216 pages, Approx. 160 illustrations (156 in full color)
  • Serija: Crash Course
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Jan-2013
  • Leidėjas: Mosby
  • ISBN-10: 0723436223
  • ISBN-13: 9780723436225
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease.

Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion.

Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mmoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills.

Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!





More than 180 illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy Written by students for students - authors who understand exam pressures Contains 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and other useful aide-mmoires Succinct coverage of the subject enables 'sharp focus' and efficient use of time during exam preparation Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing









Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements Contains 'common exam pitfalls' as advised by faculty Crash Courses also available electronically! Online self-assessment bank also available - content edited by Dan Horton-Szar!
Series editor foreword vii
Prefaces ix
Acknowledgements xi
Dedication xiii
1 Cell biology and genetics of prokaryotes
1(12)
Prokaryotic cell
1(3)
Transfer of genetic material
4(1)
DNA replication
5(1)
Antimicrobial agents
6(2)
Viruses
8(5)
2 Eukaryotic organelles
13(8)
The eukaryotic cell
13(1)
Structure and function of eukaryotic organelles
13(5)
Cell diversity in multicellular organisms
18(3)
3 The cell membrane
21(18)
Structure of the cell membrane
21(4)
Transport across the cell membrane
25(4)
Membrane potential
29(3)
Receptors
32(7)
4 The working cell
39(18)
Cytoskeleton and cell motility
39(4)
Lysosomes
43(3)
Cellular interaction and adhesion
46(11)
5 Macromolecules
57(16)
Amino acids
57(4)
Proteins
61(4)
Enzymes and biological energy
65(3)
Carbohydrates
68(5)
6 Basic molecular biology and genetics
73(32)
Organization of the cell nucleus
73(1)
Nucleic acids
74(3)
DNA packaging and chromosomes
77(6)
DNA replication
83(3)
Eukaryotic transcription and RNA synthesis
86(4)
Eukaryotic translation and protein synthesis
90(2)
Control of gene expression and protein synthesis
92(1)
Post-translational modification of proteins
92(2)
Cell cycle
94(3)
Mitosis and meiosis
97(3)
DNA damage and repair
100(5)
7 Tools in molecular medicine
105(22)
Molecular techniques
105(11)
The human genome project
116(3)
Genetic maps and identification of disease genes
119(5)
Genetically engineered therapeutics
124(3)
8 Genetic disease
127(26)
Genotype and phenotype
127(1)
Mutation and mutations
127(3)
Monogenic disorders
130(7)
Polygenetic inheritance and multifactorial disorders
137(2)
Genetics of cancer
139(3)
Chromosomal disorders
142(7)
Treatment of genetic disease
149(4)
9 Principles of medical genetics
153(14)
Population genetics and screening
153(4)
Risk assessment and genetic counselling
157(3)
History and examination
160(1)
Ethical issues in medical genetics
161(6)
Self-Assessment 167(2)
Extended-matching questions (EMQs) 169(6)
Single best answer questions (SBAs) 175(12)
EMQ answers 187(2)
SBA answers 189(2)
Objective structured clinical examination questions (OSCEs) 191(2)
Glossary 193(2)
Index 195