Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology [Paperback]

William Stansfield (Author), Raul Cano (Author), jaime Colome (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0070608989 | ISBN-13: 978-0070608986 | Edition: 1

"Schaum's Outlines" give students the information they need to know in a handy and succinct format without overwhelming them with unnecessary jargon. They get a complete overview of the subject and plenty of practice exercises to test their skills. Compatible with any classroom text, "Schaum's" let students study at their own pace and remind them of all the important facts they need to remember - fast! And, "Schaum's" is so complete, it's perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

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Finally, a book that covers everything you need to know to master any molecular biology course--without overwhelming you with unnecessary information Most textbooks on molecular and cell biology are massive tomes that bombard you with a lot of confusing, extraneous information. This effective study aid succeeds where those books fail, covering only what you need to know and providing essential information and techniques that will improve your comprehension and help you perform better in the classroom. Use it in conjunction with your textbook--or to study on your own--and watch your grades climb! Each chapter contains logically organized, easy-to-digest blocks of information that teach you important principles and prepare you for advanced studies. The question-and-answer format helps you learn the material quickly. Review questions at the end of each chapter let you test your retention. Chapters build upon one another, moving from basic to more advanced subjects and concluding with an in-depth examination of the origin and evolution of life. Other chapters cover: Cells: their Structure, Metabolism, and Reproduction; Biomacromolecules; Chromosomes: their Structure, Replication, and Recombination; Mutations; Genetics of Bacteria and their Viruses; Genetic Engineering/Recombinant DNA Technology; Eykaryotic Cells and their Viruses; Cellular Communication; Development in Multicellular Organisms; and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070608989
• ISBN-13: 978-0070608986
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SCHAUM'S OUTLINES MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY, April 23, 2000

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This review is from: Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology (Paperback)

I consider molecular and cell biology an excellent review book for people who want an introduction of the field. Also it can help readers who want to refresh their knowledge. It is well organized, in fourteen different chapters, with multilple review questions and answers in each of them. I found the coverage of each chapter comprehensive. Objective questions at the end of each chapter helped to assess your level of understanding. I certainly recommend this book to people who study biological related sciences.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Painful and Worthless, September 18, 2009

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Michael L. Caruso (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology (Paperback)

I bought this book in a bundle with two other Schaum's Outlines: one in Biochemistry and one in Genetics. I had intended to use them as a review in preparation for the Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology Subject GRE. I have been sorely disappointed. First of all, this book is out of date. It was written in 1996 and the field of molecular biology has transformed in multiple ways over the past 13 years. I continually had to question some of the conclusions of the book across multiple chapters. More often than not I went back to my text books from undergrad to review the topics and what has changed. I eventually skipped chapters all together and just read those in my old textbooks. But not only is this book out of date, it is also poorly written. Topics don't flow, bullets are confusing. The general narative of the book is convoluted and confusing. I've finally moved on to the biochemistry book, and I'm starting to find the same issues. I am disappointed that I actually spent money on this book. Look for other reivews, or simply look at a textbook. This book is not worth it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent introduction, October 14, 2007

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gani999 (Grenoble, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology (Paperback)

I am a Macromolecular crystallographer and have never formally attended any courses on molecular biology or biochemistry. I find these Schaum series books to be very useful. They are very concise, and provide all the information one needs to achieve a good understanding of the basic concepts and terminology. Another advantage is that they are paperbacks and easier to read compared to the heavier and more detailed texts like Stryer or Lehninger.