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# 1700+ pages of in-depth knowledge 1300+ glossary entries for rapid technical reference Extensive coverage of cutting-edge cell biology topics Molecular Biology of the Cell 5E: Reference Edition

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> 🧬 Unlock the blueprint of life with the ultimate cell biology reference!

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## Key Features

- • **Rich Visual Learning:** Consistent, comprehensive art program with clear concept headings and succinct summaries to boost retention and clarity.
- • **Instant Concept Access:** Detailed index and 1300+ glossary entries ensure you find critical info in seconds—perfect for busy professionals.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Quality:** Nearly 25 years as the leading cell biology reference, now with premium binding and vibrant pages for a lasting professional resource.
- • **Exclusive Media DVD Included:** PowerPoint presentations with all figures and tables, ideal for presentations and deep dives—only with this edition.
- • **Comprehensive Scientific Authority:** The definitive 5th edition, fully revised with the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics, stem cells, RNAi, and cancer therapies.

## Overview

Molecular Biology of the Cell 5E: Reference Edition is the authoritative, extensively updated textbook offering over 1700 pages of cutting-edge cell biology knowledge. Featuring a detailed index, 1300+ glossary entries, a comprehensive art program, and an exclusive media DVD with PowerPoint presentations, it’s the essential resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students seeking rapid access to fundamental concepts and the latest scientific advances.

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Review: One of my best investments ever on desertcart. Overall a great experience. - Book got delivered with perfect packaging. I enquired the seller - Kolkata book center after placing the order about the dvd which was mentioned to be present with this edition. The seller responded soon stating that " there is no dvd with this edition it was present many years back with paperback edition ". I felt overwhelmed when opened the full book and inspected it. The dvd was attached at page no 974-975 of the book. It worked smoothly and great important contents were contained in the dvd. The binding and the quality of the colourful pages were awesome. I feel like as the book was sealed with extra packaging after the packaging of desertcart and the seller that even the seller couldn't figure out that it contains the dvd inside. Its better to analyse each page of the new book as soon as it gets delivered in order to avail for 10 days replacement only policy of desertcart in case of any problems and to ensure future happiness when study is started though its really a time consuming process especially when the pages are 1700+ but after inspecting carefully I am extremely happy to state that it contained all the pages in proper order. One of my best investments ever. Got it delivered beforehand too. Thanks to desertcart and to the father of cell biology Alberts et al.
Review: 5th ed - Very heavy by both weight and content

## Features

- Molecular Biology of the Cell: Reference Edition is conceptual, accurate and authoritative. An extensive, detailed index provides instant access to the most crucial information and concepts, while a glossary with more than 1,300 entries has been designed for rapid access to technical vocabulary. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors provide the coherent framework needed to effectively access the primary literature.
- For nearly a quarter century Molecular Biology of the Cell has been the leading in-depth text reference in cell biology. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples, a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); and cel
- The hallmark features of Molecular Biology of the Cell have been retained, such as its consistent and comprehensive art program, clear concept headings, and succinct section summaries. Additionally, in response to extensive feedback from readers, the Fifth Edition now includes several new features. Most importantly for scientists and researchers, the free Media DVD, which is packaged with every copy of the book, now contains PowerPoint presentations with all of the figures, tables and micrograp

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #238,224 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #244 in Medical Test Preparation & Review #389 in Biology Textbooks #1,926 in Biology Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 194 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my best investments ever on Amazon. Overall a great experience.
*by G***M on 6 September 2020*

Book got delivered with perfect packaging. I enquired the seller - Kolkata book center after placing the order about the dvd which was mentioned to be present with this edition. The seller responded soon stating that " there is no dvd with this edition it was present many years back with paperback edition ". I felt overwhelmed when opened the full book and inspected it. The dvd was attached at page no 974-975 of the book. It worked smoothly and great important contents were contained in the dvd. The binding and the quality of the colourful pages were awesome. I feel like as the book was sealed with extra packaging after the packaging of Amazon and the seller that even the seller couldn't figure out that it contains the dvd inside. Its better to analyse each page of the new book as soon as it gets delivered in order to avail for 10 days replacement only policy of Amazon in case of any problems and to ensure future happiness when study is started though its really a time consuming process especially when the pages are 1700+ but after inspecting carefully I am extremely happy to state that it contained all the pages in proper order. One of my best investments ever. Got it delivered beforehand too. Thanks to Amazon and to the father of cell biology Alberts et al.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5th ed
*by S***Y on 3 November 2025*

Very heavy by both weight and content

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-have For All Life Sciences students
*by K***. on 31 May 2021*

Pros: -Up-to-Date information -One of the best books for Cell biology -Well-illustrated diagrams (all coloured) -Comes with a DVD of interactive animations -Hardbound - Received in perfect condition - Value for money (compared to the other options) Cons: - Very bulky (of more than 1400 pages) Suggestion: Book could have been bound in atleast two parts to make it easy to carry and refer.

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