Biochemistry : The Molecular Basis of Life

by McKee, Trudy; McKee, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780072315929
• ISBN10: 007231592X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-07-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Summary

This textbook is intended for a diverse audience that ranges from chemistry majors to students in any of the life sciences. The logical organization (discussion of molecular structure immediately followed by the role it plays in metabolism) leads students through the complex world of biochemistry while an impressive art program helps to guide them through up-to-date concepts. Of special interest are the new Biochemical Methods boxes in the text, PowerPoint slides for instructors, and animated and annotated Chime structures of biomolecules in the OLC.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to the Study of Biochemistry

1 Biochemistry: An Introduction

2 Living Cells

3 Water: The Medium of Life

4 Peptides and Proteins

2 The Best Parts of Biochemistry

6 Enzymes

7 Carbohydrates

8 Carbohydrate Metabolism

9 Aerobic Metabolism

10 Lipids and Membranes

11 Lipid Metabolism

3 The Grand Finale

12 Photosynthesis

13 Nitrogen Metabolism I: Synthesis

14 Nitrogen Metabolism II: Degradation

15 Integration of Metabolism

16 Nucleic Acids

17 Nucleic Acid Metabolism

18 Protein Synthesis

19 Biotransformation

Appendix A: Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems