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Moore
ISBN: 978-1-118-02174-3
Paperback
360 pages
July 2011
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Grasp biochemistry basics, apply the science, and ace your exams

Are you baffled by biochemistry? If so, here's the good news — you can send your grades soaring! This friendly guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of the material covered in a typical college-level biochemistry course. From cell ultrastructure and carbohydrates to amino acids, proteins, and supramolecular structure, Biochemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides clear written and visual explanations of complicated concepts.

  • Biochemistry 101 — get the scoop on biochemistry basics, dive into water chemistry, and review organic chemistry concepts

  • Sink your teeth into proteins — discover everything you need to know about amino acids, protein structure and function, and enzyme kinetics

  • Get a craving — get the skinny on carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones

  • Life is a highway — take a look at bioenergetics and pathways to get a handle on ATP and energy, metabolism, electron transport, biosynthesis, and more

  • It's in your genes — learn about the fascinating subject of genetics and understand how DNA is photocopied and replicated to make us who we are

Open the book and find:

  • A review of cell types and their structures

  • The role of carbon in the study of life

  • Properties of amino acids

  • Structure levels of proteins

  • The scoop on enzymes and catalysts

  • A primer on nucleic acids

  • Hundreds of figures that illustrate biochemical structures

  • Real-world examples that connect biochem concepts to everyday life

Learn about:

  • Biochemistry principles

  • Biochemical structures and reactions

  • How cells obtain and use energy

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