Cell Specialization and Reproduction: Understanding How Cells Divide and Differentiate
| AUTHOR | Romano, Amy |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Young Adult (12/30/2004) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Here's a high/low look at how organisms grow and how specialized cells, tissues, and organs develop. Cell processes, including mitosis and meiosis, are covered in depth, complete with several illustrations that identify key components of each cell at each stage of development. This high/low book introduces students to the concepts of cell differentiation, genetic structure, DNA, and how complex multicellular organisms are formed. The final chapter ties it all together with an examination of the pros and cons of both stem cell research and cloning.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781404203228
ISBN-10:
1404203222
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.82 x 0.34 x 9.46 inches
Weight:
0.53 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Developmental Biology
Grade Level:
7th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
9.5
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Upper Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
571.835
Library of Congress Control Number:
2004011252
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Here's a high/low look at how organisms grow and how specialized cells, tissues, and organs develop. Cell processes, including mitosis and meiosis, are covered in depth, complete with several illustrations that identify key components of each cell at each stage of development. This high/low book introduces students to the concepts of cell differentiation, genetic structure, DNA, and how complex multicellular organisms are formed. The final chapter ties it all together with an examination of the pros and cons of both stem cell research and cloning.
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Author:
Romano, Amy
Romano has a master's degree in business administration from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and has written a number of magazine articles on a range of topics for both consumer and business-to-business publications. She is a member of the adjunct faculty at Western International University in Arizona.
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