Biology and Biotechnology Science, applications, and issues Helen Kreuzer; Adrianne Massey.
Detalles de publicación: Washington, D.C. ASM PRESS 2005Descripción: 669 p. il. 27 cmISBN:- 1555813046
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An inviting exploration of biotechnology, carefully blending science, consumer applications, regulatory information, and social issues. * Provides analytical strategies necessary for making informed decisions about various uses of biotechnology.* Provides rare view into the interconnected world of research, government policy, regulatory processes, and developing new technologies.* Integrates cell biology with observable organismal phenomena and technological applications.* Presents balanced examination of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, food, and industry.* Clarifies regulatory processes governing the introduction of new biotechnology products into the marketplace.* Prepares students to be informed consumers of biotechnology products and policies.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Foreword(p. ix)
- Preface(p. xi)
- Acknowledgments(p. xv)
- Part I Perspective(p. 1)
- 1 Science, Technology, and Society(p. 3)
- Part II The Foundational Science(p. 33)
- From Atoms to Organisms
- 2 The Cell: The Basic Unit of Life(p. 35)
- 3 Molecular Components of Cells(p. 51)
- 4 Expression of Genetic Information(p. 71)
- 5 Protein Structure and Function(p. 89)
- 6 Cell Metabolism(p. 111)
- 7 Cells Maintain Their Internal Environments(p. 137)
- 8 Cells Respond to Their External Environments(p. 157)
- 9 Cells Grow and Reproduce(p. 183)
- 10 Cells Differentiate(p. 205)
- From Organisms to Ecosystems
- 11 Patterns of Genetic Inheritance(p. 233)
- 12 From Genotype to Phenotype(p. 257)
- 13 Evolutionary Mechanisms(p. 287)
- 14 Ecological Interactions(p. 319)
- Part III Biotechnology Applications and Issues(p. 357)
- Research Applications
- 15 The Biotechnology Toolbox(p. 359)
- 16 Biotechnology in the Research Laboratory(p. 385)
- Commercial Applications
- 17 Moving Science from the Laboratory into Society(p. 419)
- 18 Risks and Regulations(p. 443)
- 19 Health Care Applications(p. 475)
- 20 Medical Biotechnology in Society(p. 509)
- 21 Biotechnology in the Food Industry(p. 535)
- 22 Ecology and Evolution in Agriculture(p. 569)
- 23 Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture(p. 591)
- 24 Environmental Sustainability and Biotechnology(p. 627)
- Index(p. 651)