Tracing the History of Eukaryotic Cells: The Enigmatic Smile
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— American Biology Teacher American Biology Teacher In the past twenty-five years, the evolution of eukaryotic cells and the role of symbiosis in this evolution have been exciting areas of scientific research. The authors . . . show how the fossil record, genetics, and molecular evolution all contribute to the studies of cell evolution. The book gives a balanced account of current controversies in this field. The book includes three appendices: on taxonomy, on the definition of a symbiont, and on the steps of horizontal gene transfer. A great deal of technical scientific detail is clearly presented and well-referenced, with 240 references cited. . . . Anyone interested in the evolution of eukaryotic cells will find this book very useful.
ForewordAcknowledgments1Fossils and Molecules: An Introduction12The Evolution of Metabolism273Horizontal Gene Transfer: Cementing Relationships644The Eukaryotic Host Cell775The Evolution of Eukaryotic (Meiotic) Sex1096The Acquisition of Mitochondria1317The Acquisition of Plastids1578The Controversy About the Origin of Motility Organelles1859Outstanding Questions and Directions for Future Research221Appendix A. What To Do About Taxonomic Terminology228Appendix B. Is It a Symbiont?231Appendix C. Steps for Horizontal Gene Transfer233References235Index249
