Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

by Bettelheim, Frederick A.; Brown, William H.; Campbell, Mary K.; Farrell, Shawn O.

• ISBN13: 9780495391128
• ISBN10: 0495391123
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-05
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

This bestselling book continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues; pedagogically rich framework; wide variety of medical and biological applications; visually dynamic art program; and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. This edition also includes numerous new resources to improve users' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with OWL (Online Web-based Learning), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health users.

Table of Contents

Matter, Energy and Measurement

Atoms

Chemical Bonds

Chemical Reactions

Gases, Liquids, and Solids

Solutions and Colloids

Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Alkanes

Alkenes and Alkynes

Benzene and its Derivatives

Alcohols, Ethers, and Thiols

Chirality and the Handedness of Molecules

Amines

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic Esters, Amides and Anhydrides

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Enzymes

Chemical Communications: Neurotransmitters and Hormones

Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids and Heredity

Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis

Bioenergetics: How the Body Converts Food to Energy

Specific Catabolic Pathways: Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism

Biosynthetic Pathways

Nutrition

Immunochemistry

Blood Chemistry and Body Fluids (available on the web for custom publishing)

Exponential Notation

Significant Figures

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