Cell Biology : Fundamentals and Applications

The cell forms the fundamental basis of all the biological sciences and life. The cell biology is fastest growing branch of science since tremendous addition of knowledge takes place in per unit time.

There is a great deal of heterogeneity in the syllabi on cell biology of different Indian universities. To fulfill the needs of students from different corners of the country, the authors had written a book.

SECTION I: GENERAL

1. The Cell and its Diversity

2. How A Cell Is Studied?

SECTION II: CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

1. Cell Membrane Structure and Functions

2. The Cell Surface and Cellular Interactions

3. The Cytoskeleton

4. Mitochondria and Cell Energetics

5. Chloroplast

6. Endoplasmic Reticulum

7. Golgi Complex

8. Lysosomes, Endosomes and Microbodies

9. Ribosomes

10. Centrioles

11. Interphase Nucleus

12. Chromosomes

SECTION III: CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PROTOPLASM

1. Introduction

2. Proteins

3. Carbohydrates

4. Lipids

5. Nucleic Acids

6. Enzymes

SECTION IV: CELL DIVISION

1. Mitosis

2. Meiosis

3. Cell Cycle

SECTION V: CELL METABOLISM

1. Metabolism: General Considerations

2. Metabolism: Carbohydrates

3. Metabolism: Protein

4. Metabolism: Lipids

5. Metabolism Nuclic Acid

6. Metabolism: Inborn Errors

SECTION VI: SPECIAL TOPICS

1. Cell and Tissue Culture

2. Cellular Aging and Senescence

3. Immunity

4. Genetic Engineering

5. Neoplasia

Glossary