Interactive Cell Biology
Seeing is Understanding: A Journey through Cell Biology
Interactive Cell Biology (ICB) provides a consistent, continuous learning journey with powerful 3-D animations, integrated assessment, and a guiding narrative. Students can engage with and explore cellular processes while they navigate through the details, big picture, and evolutionary perspective. Available in Achieve from Macmillan Learning and Smart Biology.

Animations Drive Learning
Cutting-edge 3D animations based on data from the Worldwide Protein Data Bank help students understand cell biology at a structural level and conceptualize the processes that occur across the cell. Every chapter comprises multiple lessons, each enriched with animations, totaling over 350 animations in Interactive Cell Biology.
Clearly Labeled Figures
Images and Figures provide a consistent visual thread and combine with the narrative to ensure students make connections between the material and understand the bigger picture.



Comprehensive Coverage of Cell Biology with Flexible Modules and Applications.
Four Units of ICB Provide a Continuous Exploration of the Cell
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- Entering the Fascinating World of Cells
- The Building Blocks of Cells: Molecules and Macromolecules
- A Closer Look at DNA and Proteins
- Lipid Membranes and Cell Compartmentalization
- Cells are Powered by Chemical Energy
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- Ancient Ribosomes: The Nucleolus, Nucleus, and Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
- From DNA to mRNA: Transcribing the Code of Life
- From mRNA to Protein: Processing and Translating the Code of Life
- The Regulation of Protein Production
- Protein Trafficking through the Cytosol
- Protein Trafficking into the Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Protein Trafficking through the Endomembrane System
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- Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis: Producing Fuel for Everyone
- Mitochondria and Aerobic Cellular Respiration: Refining the Fuel
- The Cytoskeleton: Shape, Strength, Roadways, and Movement
- The Cell Membrane: The Gatekeeper of Life
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- Cell Communication, Signal Transduction, and Response
- Signal Transduction Pathways: Messengers and Receptors
- The Cell Cycle and DNA Replication
- Cell Cycle Regulation
- From Single Cell to Multicellular Organism
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Study is Interactive with the Course Companion Guide
Every chapter features a course companion guide that students can customize or print. This enables them to effectively follow each chapter and lesson, providing a dedicated space for capturing notes and answering questions to enhance their understanding.


Make Learning Relevant with The Human Connection
Help students see how cell biology concepts are applied to human health and disease.
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Integrated Assessments and Study Tools
Animations in ICB include integrated formative assessments to enhance students' comprehension, moving beyond mere memorization. Each chapter is accompanied by pre-built and customizable homework assignments for summative assessment, fostering students' mastery of intricate concepts and processes.
Sometimes Memorization is Necessary
Flashcards are included to help students get a handle on terminology. Terms are found in the index of the Course Companion Guide for each Chapter.


Achieve Brings Course Content and Instructional Resources Together
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