Essential Biochemistry

by Charlotte W. Pratt (Seattle Pacific University ); Kathleen Cornely (Providence College )

• ISBN13: 9780471393870
• ISBN10: 0471393878
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This new biochemistry text features a modern, chemical approach, always explaining the underlying chemistry of key biochemical molecules and reactions while taking advantage of recent developments. Features a true thematic and modern approach with a strong emphasis on research. * Retains core topics of biochemistry, using real examples of chemical reactions and molecular structures. * Emphasis on depth of coverage, rather than breadth. * Integrated media provides review of difficult concepts, molecular structure tutorials, and interactive animations.

Author Biography

Charlott Pratt received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Duke University. She did post-doctoral research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has contributed to numerous primary research articles and reviews. She is presently in the Department of Chemistry at Seattle Pacific University. She is co-author with Donald Voet and Judith Voet of Fundamentals of Biochemistry, also published by Wiley.

Kathleen Cornely received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Cornell University. She has published numerous research articles and is presently Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Providence College. She is a member of the Educational and Professional Development Committee of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is on the editorial borad for the journal, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION.

Chapter 1: The Chemical Basis of Life.

Chapter 2: Aqueous Chemistry.

Chapter 3: From Genes to Proteins.

Chapter 4: Myoglobin and Hemoglobin: A Study of Protein Structure and Function.

Chapter 5: Cytoskeleta