Biochemistry For Dummies®, 2nd Edition
by John T. Moore
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Biochemistry For Dummies®, 2nd Edition
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical reactions that occur at the molecular level of organisms. In their newly updated contribution to the ever-popular “...for Dummies®” series, John Moore and Richard Langley lead an informative tour of this fascinating field.
Biochemistry for Dummies, Second Edition, sets the stage by overviewing basic biochemistry concepts. Where in the body does biochemistry take place? What properties of water and hydrogen ions allow the formation of acids and bases? What are the elements of organic chemistry and how does it work? You’ll find the answers here. The second section gets into the meat of biochemistry: the structure and function of proteins. We begin with amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—and review the 20 common (and other less common) varieties in which they appear. A separate chapter covers protein structure and function. A further discussion explores enzymes and enzyme kinetics.
The next section turns to carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones. We learn why glucose is “the staff of life,” and assess both the properties of fats and the types of complex lipids. The authors cover nucleic acids and the basics of DNA and RNA, before continuing with a look at the various vitamins and their effects on the body. This is followed by an analysis of hormones and how they work. (Ever wonder how steroids make you hairy or irritable?) Subsequent sections address the role of ATP, nitrogen, DNA replication, RNA transcription. The book even covers protein synthesis.
Complete with lists including “Ten Great Applications of Biochemistry” and “Ten Biochemistry Careers,” Biochemistry for Dummies, Second Edition, belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the subject.
Softcover : 384 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ( August 15, 2011 )
Item #: 13-422770
ISBN: 9781118021743
Product Dimensions: 7.375 x 9.25 inches
Product Weight: 19.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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