Structural and Functional Relationships in Prokaryotes

An Introduction to the Prokaryotic Cell.- The Cellular System.- Cellular Structures and Their Function.- The Plasma Membrane.- Cell Wall Structure.- The Cell Wall Matrix.- Capsules, Pili, and Internal Structures.- Profiles of Bacterial Growth.- Cell Motion, Sensing, and Communication.- Cellular Growth and Reproduction.- Physiological Basis for Growth in Extreme Environments.- Bioenergetics.- Electron Transport and Coupled Phosphorylation.- Transmembrane Movement: Mechanisms and Examples.- Metabolic Processes.- Pathways of Carbon Flow.- Organization and Cellular Processing.- Metabolism of Nitrogen and Sulfur.- Biometals.