Biochemistry Demystified

DESCRIPTION

Learn biochemistry without burning too many brain cells. This self-teaching guide provides a fast and easy way for you to learn the fundamental concepts of biochemistry - required for pre-Med and higher science curricula. "Biochemistry Demystified" concentrates on major biochemical pathways and discusses each class of biomolecules in detail: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and nucleotides. The book also covers genetics and bioinformics. The organization of the book promotes integration of the material into an overall understanding of how the human body functions.

AUTHOR DESCRIPTION

Sharon Walker, Ph.D., is a Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) and has done extensive research in various areas of biomedicine. She has taught graduate courses in immunology, epidemiology, cell biology, and statistics. Dr. Walker is the author of Biotechnology Demystified.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface Chapter 1. The Chemistry of Biomolecules Chapter 2. Cell Structures and Cell Division Chapter 3. Carbohydrates Chapter 4. Lipids Chapter 5. Lipid Metabolism Chapter 6. Protein Structure Chapter 7. Protein Assembly and Disassembly Chapter 8. Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides Chapter 9. Enzymes Chapter 10. Glycolysis Chapter 11. The Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation Chapter 12. Control of Chemical Processes--Signal Biomolecules Chapter 13. Specialty Functions Chapter 14. Bioinformation, Analytical Technical, and Bioinformatics Final Exam Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions Appendix: Common Structures Index

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• ISBN : 9780071495998
• AVAILABILITY : P.Date Aug 08
• PUBLISHER : McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
• IMPRINT : McGraw-Hill Professional
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• PUBLICATION DATE : August 2008
• DIMENSIONS : 236mm X 188mm X 19mm
• PRODUCED IN : United States
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• RRP : 42.0
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• AUTHOR : Sharon Walker
• SERIES : Demystified
• BIND : Paperback
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• DEWEY CLASSIFICATION : 612.015
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• PAGES : 370
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• ILLUSTRATIONS : ill