Books in Building Blocks of Life series

A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing, but it plays a large role in the biology of living organisms. The Cells: The Building Blocks of Life set explores cells in a variety of ways—how they work, how they affect body functions and health, and how they can be used by scientists to advance medical techniques. Each title in this curriculum-based set presents a topic central to the study of biology and life science in an easy-to-understand style with thought-provoking insight and full-colour photographs and illustrations. This six-volume set comprises the following titles:Cell Structure, Processes, and Reproduction (9781617530043) Cells and Human Health (9781617530081) How Scientists Research Cells (9781617530074) Plant Cells (9781617530098) Stem Cell Research and Other Cell-Related Controversies (9781617530050) The Evolution of Cells (9781617530067)

Biochemical reactions, which facilitate metabolic and / or photosynthetic changes in each life form through the actions of enzymes, make all life possible. This insightful volume considers the various types, causes, and results of different reactions that operate at the cellular level and beyond to sustain biological activity. Readers will explore the early discoveries of the first biochemists and trace these developments and their impact to the latest advancements in and applications of biochemistry, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of life on Earth.