Molecular Cell Biology

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The emphasis of this lecture course is placed on the detailed study of the major cellular components with particular attention to the relationship between functions and the molecular and supramolecular organization of the cell. Topics will include the fine structure of eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses, the chemical composition of cells, and the molecular manipulation of cellular components. The emerging field of molecular cell biology offers a more comprehensive approach to the understanding of the cell and ultimately, the human organism. This approach utilizes the techniques of the molecular biologist and represents a union of several subfields of biology including genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and microscopy.