Are you considering buying Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts? Which edition should you go for: 5th edition or 6th edition? Let’s compare them!
| 5th edition | 6th edition | |
| Publication Date: | November 18, 2014 | November 16, 2007 |
| ISBN-10: | 0815344325 | 0815341059 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780815344322 | 9780815341055 |
| Price on Amazon | $84.37 | $165.48 |
So what’s new in 6th edition of Albert’s Molecular Biology of the Cell?
| Matched Chapters | Matched Sections | Matched Problems |
|---|---|---|
| 95% ( 23 / 24 ) | 80% ( 141 / 175 ) | 66% ( 215 / 324 ) |
Actually, 6th edition contains one new chapter (Chapter 21 Development of multicellular organisms). So considering a significant difference in price, you might considering getting 5th edition!