Cell chemistry and biosynthesis
DNA, chromosomes, and genomes
DNA replication, repair, and recombination
How cells read the genome: from DNA to protein
Control of gene expression
Manipulating proteins, DNA, and RNA
Membrane transport of small molecules and the electrical properties of membranes
Intracellular compartments and protein sorting
Intracellular vesicular traffic
Energy conversion: mitochondria and chloroplasts
Mechanisms of cell communication
Cell junctions, cell adhesion, and the extracellular matrix
Sexual reproduction: meiosis, germ cells, and fertilization
Development of multicellular organisms
Specialized tissues, stem cells, and tissue renewal
Pathogens, infection, and innate immunity
The adaptive immune system.
Tables: The genetic code, amino acids.
