Power, Sex, Suicide
Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life
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Word Count
92,000 words, Guess
Page Count
368 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivepowersexsuicidem00lane_913
- Internet Archivepowersexsuicidem00lane
- Internet Archivepowersexsuicidem0000lane_c5y8
- ISBN-100199205647
- ISBN-139780199205646
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- Goodreads39001
- LibraryThing1073960
- Library of Congress Control Number2006287702
- Better World Books9780199205646
- Open LibraryOL7403009M
Classifications
- LCCQH603.M5
- LCCQH603.M5 L36 2006
Description
"Today, mitochondria are central to research into human prehistory, genetic diseases, cell suicide, fertility, ageing, bioenergetics, sex, and the eukaryotic cell. Piecing together puzzles from the forefront of research, this book paints a sweeping canvas that will thrill all who are interested in biology, while also contributing to evolutionary thinking and debate. This is a book full of insights into the nature and evolution of life, and should be read by anyone who wants to know why we're here."--Jacket.
First Sentence
Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that generate almost all our energy in the form of ATP.
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