The Structure and Function of Animal Cell Components

The Structure and Function of Animal Cell Components: An Introductory Text provides an introduction to the study of animal cells, specifically the structure and function of the cells. To help readers appreciate the discussions, this book first provides an introduction to the physiological and biochemical function of animal cells, which is followed by an introduction to animal cell structure. This text then presents topics on the components of the cells, such as the mitochondria and the nucleus, and processes in the cells, including protein synthesis. This selection will be invaluable to cytologists, anatomists, and pathologists, as well as to readers who have an elementary knowledge of both biochemistry and cytology.

Preface

1. Introduction Function of Cells Physiological Biochemical Structure of Cells Methods of Correlating the Fine Structure and Function of Cell Comparative Cytochemistry Disruption The Fractionation of Sub-cellular Particles References Further Reading
2. Mitochondria Occurrence and General Characteristics Dynamics Number Per Cell Function P/O Ratio Coupled Phosphorylation Active Ion Translocation Energy Conservation Specific Inhibitors Fatty Acid Oxidation Cycle Ketone Body Oxidation and Formation Correlation between Structure and Function Submitochondrial Particles Swelling Fine Structure Biogenesis References Further Reading
3. Ribosomes and the Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein Synthesis—General Scheme Structure of Ribosomes Ribosome Subunits and Protein Synthesis Polyribosomes Experiments with Microsome Fractions Sub-cellular Components from Liver Special Features of Components from Tissues other than Liver in Protein Synthesis Properties of the Smooth Surfaced Reticulum Enzymes and the Endoplasmic Reticulum References Further Reading
4. The Nucleus Morphological Components Chemical Composition Metabolism of Nucleic Acids—Biochemical Aspects DNA Structure DNA Synthesis RNA Synthesis Metabolism of Nucleic Acids—Morphological Aspects Other Metabolic Activities of the Nucleus Nature and Function of Nuclear Proteins References Further Reading
5. Lysosomes and the Breakdown of Extraneous Biological Substances The Isolation of and Properties of Lysosomes and Microbodies Kidney Droplets Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes during Phagocytosis Lysosome