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Dive into biochemistry with clarity and confidence, and see how recent breakthroughs are transforming our understanding of this dynamic field. This engaging text connects core concepts to health, medicine, and related fields helping undergraduates master biochemistry fundamentals. With clear visuals, practical problem-solving techniques, and clinical insights it simplifies complex ideas and emphasises critical thinking, making it ideal for those pursuing careers in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
List of contents
Chapter 1 - Biochemical Similarities Demonstrate the Unity of Life
Chapter 2 - Water, Weak Interactions, and the Generation of Order out of Chaos
Chapter 3 - Amino Acids
Chapter 4 - Protein Three-Dimensional Structure
Chapter 5 - Protein Binding, Molecular Recognition, and Allostery
Chapter 6 - Techniques in Protein Biochemistry
Chapter 7 - Basic Concepts of Enzyme Action
Chapter 8 - Kinetics and Regulation
Chapter 9 - Mechanisms and Inhibitors
Chapter 10 - Carbohydrates
Chapter 11 - Lipids
Chapter 12 - Membrane Structure and Function
Chapter 13 - Signal-Transduction Pathways
Chapter 14 - Digestion: Turning a Meal into Cellular Biochemicals
Chapter 15 - Metabolism: Basic Concepts and Themes
Chapter 16 - Glycolysis
Chapter 17 - Gluconeogenesis
Chapter 18 - Preparation for the Citric Acid Cycle
Chapter 19 - The Citric Acid Cycle
Chapter 20 - The Electron-Transport Chain
Chapter 21 - The Proton-Motive Force
Chapter 22 - Phototrophy and the Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
Chapter 23 - The Calvin-Benson Cycle
Chapter 24 - Glycogen Degradation
Chapter 25 - Glycogen Synthesis
Chapter 26 - The Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Chapter 27 - Fatty Acid and Triacylglycerol Degradation
Chapter 28 - Fatty Acid Synthesis
Chapter 29 - Lipid Synthesis: Storage Lipids, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol
Chapter 30 - Protein Turnover and Amino Acid Catabolism
Chapter 31 - Amino Acid Synthesis
Chapter 32 - Nucleotide Metabolism
Chapter 33 - The Structure of Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA
Chapter 34 - DNA Replication
Chapter 35 - DNA Repair and Recombination
Chapter 36 - RNA Synthesis and Regulation in Bacteria
Chapter 37 - Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
Chapter 38 - RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
Chapter 39 - The Genetic Code
Chapter 40 - The Mechanism of Protein Synthesis
Chapter 41 - Recombinant DNA Techniques
