From molecules to the biochemistry of cells : fundamentals of biology 1 / Julia Vorholt, Jörn Piel, Markus Aebi, and Donald Hilvert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vorholt, Julia, author.

Piel, Jörn, author.

Aebi, Markus, author.

Hilvert, Donald Michael, 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cytology.

Molecular biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2026.

Summary:

This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in its molecular foundations, this approach reveals unifying principles underlying life's diversity and provides a conceptual framework for biological complexity. Core concepts include macromolecular structure and function, information encoding and decoding, and universal principles of energy conversion.Key Features Reflects a novel biology teaching approach Uses evolution as the unifying framework Introduces a narrative towards complexity in life Bridges chemistry and physics to make molecular biology accessible Focuses on bacteria and archaea as the simplest life forms to illustrate fundamental principles Progresses from molecules through molecular interactions to cellular processes Highlights key biological concepts with summaries and reflective questions This textbook is designed for students seeking an integrated introduction to biology that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular structures.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

1-04-048976-1

1-003-40415-4

OCLC:

1569673526

Publisher Number:

CIPO000327099