Chapter 2. Biology in a Nutshell

  1. Dr. E. Klipp,
  2. Dr. R. Herwig,
  3. Dr. A. Kowald,
  4. C. Wierling,
  5. Prof. Dr. H. Lehrach

Published Online: 11 MAY 2005

DOI: 10.1002/3527603603.ch2

Book Title

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

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How to Cite

Klipp, E., Herwig, R., Kowald, A., Wierling, C. and Lehrach, H. (2005) Biology in a Nutshell, in Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527603603.ch2

Author Information

  1. MPI für Molekulare Genetik, Ihnestraße 73, 14195 Berlin, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 MAY 2005
  2. Published Print: 17 FEB 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527310784

Online ISBN: 9783527603602

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Keywords:

  • molecular biology of the cell;
  • chemical bonds and functional groups in biological molecules;
  • structural cell biology;
  • biological membranes;
  • expression of genes;
  • cell cycle

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • The Origin of Life

  • Molecular Biology of the Cell

    • Chemical Bonds and Forces Important in Biological Molecules

    • Functional Groups in Biological Molecules

    • Major Classes of Biological Molecules

      • Carbohydrates

      • Lipids

      • Proteins

      • Nucleic Acids

  • Structural Cell Biology

    • Structure and Function of Biological Membranes

    • Nucleus

    • Cytosol

    • Mitochondria

    • Endoplasmatic Reticulum and Golgi Complex

    • Other Organelles

  • Expression of Genes

    • Transcription

    • Processing of the mRNA

    • Translation

    • Protein Sorting and Posttranslational Modifications

    • Regulation of Gene Expression

  • Cell Cycle

    • Mitosis

    • Meiosis and Genetic Recombination

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