Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references and index.;Introduction to cell biology -- Methods of studying cells -- Biological membranes - Structure and activities of prokaryotic cells -- Molecular biology of the prokaryotes -- The nucleus -- The cytosol and cytoskeleton -- The endoplasmic reticulum -- Golgi apparatus, the endosomal-lysosomal system, and vacuoles -- Chloroplasts and photosynthesis -- Mitochondria, hydrogenosomes, and mitosomes -- Microbodies -- Eukaryotic cell walls -- Extracellular matrix and connective tissues -- Cell signalling -- Eukaryotic cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis -- Cell death -- Viruses. The 'Thrive in Bioscience Revision Guides' are written to help undergraduate students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience. They communicate all the key concepts in a succinct, easy-to-digest way, using features and tools - both in the book and in digital form - to make learning even more effective.
From the Publisher
The Thrive in Bioscience guides are written to help students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience.
Each title in the series encourages students to follow four simple steps to maximize learning potential:
Step 1: Review the facts
The revision guides are designed to make learning quick and effective:
* Information is set out in bullet points, making content easy to take in.
* Clear, uncluttered illustrations illuminate key points.
* Key concept panels summarize essential learning points.
Step 2: Check your understanding
Students are encouraged to:
* Complete the questions at the end of chapters and answer online multiple-choice questions to reinforce their learning.
* Use the online flashcard app to master essential terms and phrases.
Step 3: Take note of extra advice
Revision tips--and hints for getting higher grades on exams--are presented throughout.
Step 4: Go the extra mile
Students can explore the suggestions for further reading to take their understanding one step further.
Features of the Thrive in Bioscience Series:
* Written by a group of highly experienced educators
* Succinct writing style and clear, bulleted presentation
* Carefully developed artwork that reinforces key points
* Extensive in-text pedagogy--including review questions--that supports active learning
* Companion website resources--including interactive flashcards and multiple-choice review questions
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Titles in the series:
Thrive in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
by Lynne Cox, David Harris, and Catherine Pears
ISBN 9780199645480
Thrive in Cell Biology
by Qiuyu Wang, Chris Smith, and Emma Davis
ISBN 9780199697328
Thrive in Ecology and Evolution
by Alan Beeby and Ralph Beeby
ISBN 9780199644056
Thrive in Genetics
by Alison Thomas
ISBN 9780199694624