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The Cell: A Visual Tour Of The Building Block Of Life
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The Cell Is The Basic Building Block Of Life. In Its 3.5 Billion Years On The Planet, It Has Proven To Be A Powerhouse, Spreading Life First Throughout The Seas, Then Across Land, Developing The Rich And Complex Diversity Of Life That Populates The Planet Today.With The Cell: A Visual Tour Of The Building Block Of Life, Jack Challoner Treats Readers To A Visually Stunning Tour Of These Remarkable Molecular Machines. Most Of The Living Things Were Familiar Withthe Plants In Our Gardens, The Animals We Eatare Composed Of Billions Or Trillions Of Cells. Most Multicellular Organisms Consist Of Many Different Types Of Cells, Each Highly Specialized To Play A Particular Rolefrom Building Bones Or Producing The Pigment In Flower Petals To Fighting Disease Or Sensing Environmental Cues. But The Great Majority Of Living Things On Our Planet Exist As Single Cell. These Cellular Singletons Are Every Bit As Successful And Diverse As Multicellular Organisms, And Our Very Existence Relies On Them.The Book Is An Authoritative Yet Accessible Account Of What Goes On Inside Every Living Cellfrom Building Proteins And Producing Energy To Making Identical Copies Of Themselvesand The Importance Of These Chemical Reactions Both On The Familiar Everyday Scale And On The Global Scale. Along The Way, Challoner Sheds Light On Many Of The Most Intriguing Questions Guiding Current Scientific Research: What Special Properties Make Stem Cells So Promising In The Treatment Of Injury And Disease? How And When Did Singlecelled Organisms First Come Together To Form Multicellular Ones? And How Might Scientists Soon Be Prepared To Build On The Basic Principles Of Cell Biology To Build Similar Living Cells From Scratch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life'? A: The book provides an engaging exploration of cells, detailing their structure, function, and significance in the diversity of life on Earth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jack Challoner, who presents complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 192 pages, making it a concise yet informative read.
- Q: When was 'The Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2015.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics related to cell biology, including protein building, energy production, and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in cell biology? A: Yes, it is designed to be authoritative yet accessible, making it suitable for readers new to the subject.
- Q: What makes this book visually appealing? A: The book features stunning illustrations that enhance the understanding of complex cellular structures and processes.
- Q: Does the book address current scientific research? A: Yes, it discusses intriguing questions in cell biology and the relevance of ongoing research.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated, providing visual context to the text.