本第七版将实验材料与细胞生物学的关键概念联系起来。课文提供了精简的信息，加强了关键概念与实验的联系。虽然使用了配对艺术，和新的科学插图，但读者受益于实验联系的视觉表现。动画和视频片段与关键插图联系在一起，并配有练习题，提供了多种体验关键概念的方式。新版提供了概念和实验的适当平衡。当实验细节有助于强化所解释的概念时，会提供实验细节。

This Seventh Edition connects experimental material to key concepts of Cell Biology. The text offers streamlined information that reinforces a connection of key concepts to experimentation. Though the use paired art, and new science illustrations, readers benefit from a visual representation of experimental connections. Animations and video clips are tied to key illustrations with practice questions to provide a variety of ways to experience a key concept. This new edition offers an appropriate balance of concepts and experimentation. Experimental detail is offered when it helps to reinforce the concept being explained.