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What are the titles of the textbooks used in the course?
What are the titles of the textbooks used in the course?
Molecular Biology of the Cell and Biology
Who is the author of 'Molecular Biology of the Cell'?
Who is the author of 'Molecular Biology of the Cell'?
Bruce Alberts
What is the ISBN-13 of 'Biology' Tenth Edition?
What is the ISBN-13 of 'Biology' Tenth Edition?
978-0321775658
Which microscopy technique is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which microscopy technique is NOT mentioned in the content?
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Cell fractionation is a method used to study cells.
Cell fractionation is a method used to study cells.
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The primary structure of a plasma membrane is the ______.
The primary structure of a plasma membrane is the ______.
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course title: Cell Biology, prepared by Professor Bashar Saad at Arab American University, Jenin.
- Academic year: 2020/21.
Recommended Textbooks
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Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition) by Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray et al.
- Publisher: Garland Publishing
- ISBN-13: 978-0815344322
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Biology (Tenth Edition) by Campbell
- ISBN-13: 978-0321775658
Major Sections of Study
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Introduction
- Milestones in Cell Biology
- Definition and basic characteristics of cells
- Key characteristics of living organisms
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Studying Cells
- Various methods explored to examine cell structure and function:
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Microscopy
- Types include bright field, dark field, phase contrast, and oil immersion microscopy.
- Fluorescence and confocal microscopy for enhanced imaging.
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Electron Microscopy
- Provides detailed cell structure analysis.
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Cell Fractionation
- Technique to separate cellular components.
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Immunocytochemistry
- Uses antibodies for detecting specific molecules.
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Cell & Tissue Culture
- Techniques for maintaining and growing cells outside an organism.
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Microscopy
- Various methods explored to examine cell structure and function:
Internal Organization of the Cell
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Plasma Membrane
- Structure and functions of membranes, including lipid bilayer and protein composition.
Cell Communication
- Overview of communication methods among simple and complex multicellular organisms.
- Three key steps in cellular communication:
- Reception: Detection of signals.
- Signal-Transduction Pathways: Communicating internal responses to stimuli.
- Cellular Response: Reactions and adaptations to external signals.
Eukaryotic Genome Organization and Control
- Introduction to eukaryotic genomes.
- Chromatin structure and its implications for gene expression and regulation.
- Study of genome organization and gene amplification, loss, and rearrangement.
- Control mechanisms of gene expression critical for cellular function.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of cell biology, including key characteristics of cells and methods used to study them. This quiz covers essential concepts such as microscopy and cell fractionation. Prepare to explore the milestones and fundamental aspects of living organisms.
