Cell Communication: Understanding How Information Is Stored and Used in Cells
| AUTHOR | Friedman, Brett; Friedman, Michael |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Young Adult (12/30/2004) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
This clear and succinct book focuses on the fundamentals of how cells respond to their changing environment. The main forms of cell signaling--paracrine signaling, the release of hormones, electrical signals, and direct cell-to-cell contact--is explained. Detailed illustrations and sidebars with additional information help explain and clarify these forms of cell communication. Finally, students will learn how the genetic information stored in each cell's DNA is used to direct these communication processes.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781404203198
ISBN-10:
1404203192
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.74 x 0.33 x 9.44 inches
Weight:
0.53 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Cell Biology
Grade Level:
7th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.8
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Upper Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
571.6
Library of Congress Control Number:
2004017048
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This clear and succinct book focuses on the fundamentals of how cells respond to their changing environment. The main forms of cell signaling--paracrine signaling, the release of hormones, electrical signals, and direct cell-to-cell contact--is explained. Detailed illustrations and sidebars with additional information help explain and clarify these forms of cell communication. Finally, students will learn how the genetic information stored in each cell's DNA is used to direct these communication processes.
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