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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: The World of the Cell 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Exploring the World of the Cell 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Take a Tour inside the Cell 13</p> <p>Chapter 3: Dead or Alive: Viruses 35</p> <p><b>Part 2: Molecules: The Stuff of Life 51</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Better Living through Chemistry 53</p> <p>Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: How Sweet They Are 77</p> <p>Chapter 6: Proteins: Workers in the Cellular Factory 87</p> <p>Chapter 7: DNA and RNA: Instructions for Life 103</p> <p>Chapter 8: Lipids: Waterproof and Energy Rich 113</p> <p><b>Part 3: The Working Cell 121</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Hello, Neighbor: How Cells Communicate 123</p> <p>Chapter 10: Metabolism: Transferring Energy and Matter 139</p> <p>Chapter 11: Cellular Respiration: Every Breath You Take 159</p> <p>Chapter 12: Photosynthesis: Makin’ Food in the Kitchen of Life 187</p> <p>Chapter 13: Splitsville: The Cell Cycle, Cell Division, and Cancer 203</p> <p><b>Part 4: Genetics: From One Generation to the Next 219</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Meiosis: Getting Ready for Baby 221</p> <p>Chapter 15: Genetics: Talkin’ ’Bout the Generations 233</p> <p><b>Part 5: Molecular Genetics: How Cells Read the Book of Life 261</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: DNA Replication: Doubling Your Genetic Stuff 263</p> <p>Chapter 17: Transcription and Translation: What’s in a Gene?  273</p> <p>Chapter 18: Control of Gene Expression: It’s How You Play Your Cards That Counts 291</p> <p><b>Part 6: Molecular Biology: Harnessing the Power of DNA 311</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: The Book of You: Reading Your Genes 313</p> <p>Chapter 20: Rewriting the Code of Life: Recombinant DNA Technology and Genome Editing 331</p> <p><b>Part 7: The Part of Tens 349</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Important Rules for Cells to Live By 351</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Improve Your Grade 361</p> <p>Index 369</p>

<p><b>René Fester Kratz, PhD,</b> teaches biology at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. She works with other scientists and K–12 teachers to develop science curricula that align with national learning standards and the latest research on human learning.

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