This text is thorough in the sense that it covers all pertinent topics taught in an introductory cell and molecular biology course. Overall, a very good introductory book. This is reflected also in the overall structure/flow as well. While the explanation and biochemistry of membrane structure, permeability, and transport is excellent, there is very little on intracellular trafficking of vesicles (though trafficking of proteins to particular compartments is discussed). The beginning of each chapter contains learning objectives, which is a good feature. This book does an excellent job of trying to bring science to people and engage them in material that is difficult but approachable. Most of the prose is clearly written, but the clarity is obscured occasionally when ideas could be more succinctly stated. The download of complete version requires filling out a form to be granted access. If the student is being taught in the order of the textbook, then they don’t have a grasp on the cell cycle yet. Although mentioned, there is not a lot of information on transcriptional regulation through chromatin remodeling, transcription factor expression and regulation, or miRNA regulation. Since depending on textbook students may run into both terms in later study. We tell our students that wikipedia is not a reliable source to use as a reference in their writing, and here it is frequently referenced throughout the text. • how alternative experimental results were predicted. However, the sections that cover new topics tend to be just bullet points with no detailed explanation is given. Considering this is the most current version of the book, this is unacceptable. The next five chapters (8-12), focus on molecular biology. The text is easy to navigate with a lot of links that take the student to relevant points at any point in the text or at other resources, better than a classic index search would accomplish. Figures are well chosen and explained in a visually easy way. I'm not sure the purple challenge boxes help, they seemed distracting to me. The textbook also covers some new topics, albeit the coverage is somewhat limited. 1, "Professors, lecturers, and instructors will find the fifth edition of the book Molecular Biology of the Cell and its accompanying Problems Book to be an excellent choice for guiding their students through the maze of the cell's molecular structures and biochemical processes....With countless colorful illustrations and a large number of photographs and tables, reading the text becomes not only an educational experience, but also a highly enjoyable one for those students who wish to discover the inner workings of the magnificent cellular machine....Educators will also find the DVD-ROM to be a rich electronic resource when compiling their lectures....No less important is the Problems Book, which contains numerous exercises and questions that are an integral part of the learning process, and that teachers, instructors, and students are sure to appreciate. https://freebookcentre.net/Biology/Molecular-Biology-Books.html Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. There was no mention of how enzymes are found in various parts of the cells or how the cell is an extremely crowded place. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2019. Nanette J. Pazdernik, Ph.D. is a co-author of Biotechnology, 2nd edition and Molecular Biology, 2nd edition, with Dr. David Clark. Protein motifs were discussed vaguely rather than giving a specific example where you might see coil-coil motifs. The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. The main index is ok. An example is the discussion and image of Alzheimer's disease, which doesn't quite look or work the way illustrated as amyloid beta is miscut and then aggregates. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Reviewed by Meltem Arikan, Adjunct Faculty, Massachusetts Maritime Academy on 6/29/20, This book is much more than a regular textbook. I found the textbook easy to navigate although a hyperlinked index or a breakdown of a table of contents would be extremely helpful. Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. Unable to add item to List. This book is extremely consistent which I appreciate. Reviewed by Christine Terry, Assistant Professor, Lynchburg College on 6/20/17, There is a hyperlinked table of contents with fairly descriptive chapter titles. Each chapter includes appropriate video presentations which adds to comprehension. PrPc, shown, is a different protein that does aggregate when it misfolds and catalyzes others to misfold. Please try again. The CMB3e Sample Chapter is freely available for download; the CMB3e for Instructors version of the iText is available on request. Genomicsand Systems BiologyNew Chapter to cover metagenomics, symbiosis, epigenomics etc, Unit 3: The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology10. Please try again. When needed, new references can be added easily so the longevity should be adequate. However, you aren’t getting everything you paid for...and I paid a LOT. I receive this conglomerate buyout notice of dropped support. The text begins with an overview of the cell theory and organelle function followed by a review of chemical bonds, macromolecules, and energy. Nevertheless, you can download, read, study, and access many links with a smart phone or tablet. Transcription of Genes12. It IS readable on any Kindle device (not just those capable of displaying the Print Replica titles), and should allow increasing the font size to make the text more readable for those who find the full page images of the original book too small or difficult to manage. Throughout the entire text evolution is a constant theme, providing context, rationale, and... This book covers the basics of cell and molecular biology and would be useful in an introductory class (100-200 level). As an additional note, despite the fact that the text emphasizes publication as one important aspect of the scientific method, the book does not have any links or references to scientific articles. Also, the sentence, "On the other hand, membrane proteins are responsible for the selective permeability of membranes..." is misleading because it does not include the role of the lipids. I recommend the authors consider challenges or application of topics that are more medically or environmentally relevant. Each section is of a reasonable length and the information is logically divided. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020. The style makes the subject easy to understand while still being informative; it almost reads like a novel. For instance, hyperpolarization is the state when the membrane potential of a cell becomes more negative and an action potential is inhibited but it is defined in the text as an increase in depolarization that leads to an action potential. There is a list of relevant terms at the end of each chapter; however this is not a glossary, as the terms are not defined. Molecular Biology, Third Edition, provides a thoroughly revised, invaluable resource for college and university students in the life sciences, medicine and related fields. Also, answers to these questions provided at the end of the text would increase learning. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with eTextbooks and digital materials. Mobile DNA, Unit 6: Changing the DNA Blueprint23. The flow is too jumpy. References are provided right on the page with pointers to relevant resources for further inquiry. I’m also surprised that there is no chapter that covers next-generation sequencing techniques or other genomics related techniques (other than a short section mentioning –omics). I'm delighted to discover that I am able to put it in standard 3-ring binders. To decline or learn more, visit our, (North/South America, Middle East, Africa, Asia). There are a few instances where examples were given that required knowledge that is discussed in later chapters. At the end of some chapters, it is possible to direct students to quizzes. The text provides coverage of a very broad range of topics, starting with biochemistry, moving into molecular biology, and ending with cell biology. For 12 years, he served as President of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (1993-2005). I am concerned as to whether the author has license to use many of the images that are in the text. Beyond the Basic CMB3e, the freely available Annotated CMB3e contains interactive links and formative assessments in the form of Challenge boxes. The terminology is consistent and new terms are defined. It will likely be more difficult to refer to figures in class, assignments or homework because there are no figure numbers. envelope membrane will enter the interior space or lumen, or become part of the RER membrane itself.’ (page 14), I find some issues: 1-) Saying ‘protein synthesis ON ribosomes’ might give students the inaccurate idea that proteins are synthesized ‘on top’ of ribosomes, 2-) saying that proteins can ‘become part of the RER membrane itself’ also might give the wrong idea that the proteins change properties to become membrane. Just a couple of examples: the left panel of the figure in page 11 is ineligible and it is not clear where the ‘arrows’ in the upper figure in page 13 are pointing to.