Biochemistry For Dummies.! New Book 2008 !

By John T. Moore EdD & Richard Langley, PhD

ISBN: 978-0-470-19428-7
Paperback
342 pages
April 2008

RRP £13.99

Book Description

Covers proteins, carbohydrates, and genetics Grasp biochem basics, apply the science, and ace your exams. Are you baffled by biochemistry? This unintimidating guide makes it easy to understand, explaining all the topics and practical applications in plain English.

From cell ultrastructure and carbohydrates to amino acids, proteins, and supramolecular structure, you'll identify biochemical structures and reactions, improve your grades, and get ready to tackle your tests.

Discover how to:

• Master biochemistry basics
• Work through biochem problems
• Prepare for standardized tests
• Apply biochem in everyday life
• Explore a career in the field

Table of Contents

Part I: Setting the Stage: Basic Biochemistry Concepts.

Chapter 1: Biochemistry: What You Need to Know and Why.
Chapter 2: Dive In: Water Chemistry.
Chapter 3: Fun with Carbon: Organic Chemistry.

Part II: The Meat of Biochemistry: Proteins.

Chapter 4: Amino Acids: The Building Blocks of Protein.
Chapter 5: Protein Structure and Function.
Chapter 6: Enzymes Kinetics: Getting There Faster.

Part III: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and More.

Chapter 7: What We Crave: Carbohydrates.
Chapter 8: Lipids and Membranes.
Chapter 9: Nucleic Acids and the Code of Life.
Chapter 10: Vitamins and Nutrients.
Chapter 11: Be Quiet: Hormones.

Part IV: Bioenergetics and Pathways.

Chapter 12: Life and Energy.
Chapter 13: ATP: The Body’s Monetary System.
Chapter 14: Smelly Biochemistry: Nitrogen in Biological Systems.

Part V: Genetics: Why We Are What We Are.

Chapter 15: Photocopying DNA.
Chapter 16: Transcribe This! RNA Transcription.
Chapter 17: Translation: Protein Synthesis.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Great Applications of Biochemistry.
Chapter 19: Ten Biochemistry Careers

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