Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents : introduction to cells -- Chemical components of cells --Energy,catalysis,and biosynthesis -- Protein structure and function -- DNA and chromosomes -- DNA replication,repair,and recombination -- From DNA to protein: how cells read the genome -- evolve -- Manipulating genes and cells -- Membranes structure -- Membranes transport -- How cells obtain energy from food -- energy generation in mitochondria and chloroplasts -- Intracellular compartments and transport -- Cell communication -- Cytoskeleton -- Cell-cycle control and cell death -- Cell division Genetics,meiosis,and the molecular basic of heredity -- Tissues and cancer.