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    Biochemistry Demystified

    Biochemistry Demystified

    by Sharon Walker, David McMahon


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      ISBN-13: 9780071643481
    • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
    • Publication date: 07/20/2008
    • Series: Demystified
    • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 350
    • Sales rank: 328,149
    • File size: 5 MB

    Sharon Walker, Ph.D., is a Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) and has done extensive research in various areas of biomedicine. She has taught graduate courses in immunology, epidemiology, cell biology, and statistics. Dr. Walker is the author of Biotechnology Demystified.

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1. Basic chemical concepts
    • Concept of pH
    • Forces that drive reactions

    Chapter 2. Basic structure of a cell – eukaryotic, prokaryotic
    • Storage of genetic information
    • Metabolism
    • Inport/export of biomolecules
    • Protein production

    Chapter 3. Metabolism – Energy Generation
    • Glycolysis
    • Citric Acid Cycle
    • Electron transport

    Chapter 4. Protein Structure
    • Amino acids--building blocks of proteins
    • Concept of aromatic hydrocarbons

    Chapter 5. Protein synthesis & degradation
    • Nitrogen fixation
    • Assimilation of the ammonium ion Biosynthesis of the other amino acids
    • Feedback inhibition in biosynthesis

    Chapter 6. Proteomics
    • Determining amino acid sequence
    • Determining protein function
    • Use of antibodies

    Chapter 7. Carbohydrates
    • Monosaccharides or ketones
    • Complex carbohydrates
    • Cellulose and glycogen

    Chapter 8. Lipid Metabolism
    • Fatty Acids – structure & metabolism
    • Membranes
    • Bioactive lipids - Cholesterol

    Chapter 9. Nucleic Acids and nucleotides
    • Construction of RNA and DNA
    • Degradation of RNA and DNA

    Chapter 10. Control of chemical processes – Enzymes
    • Catalysts – what are they
    • Substrate specificity
    • Kinetics

    Chapter 11. Control of chemical processes – signal biomolecules
    • Epinephrine
    • Insulin
    • Epidermal Growth Factor

    Chapter 12. Specialty functions
    hotosynthesis as follows:
    • Conversion of light energy into chemical energy
    • Structure of chlorophyll
    • Bacterial and plant photosynthesis

    Chapter 13. Genetics
    • The genetic code
    • Transcription of the genes/translation into proteins
    • Genetic engineering – the basics

    Chapter 14. The secret of life
    • Bioinformics
    • Similarities and dissimilarities between life forms and people
    • What's next?

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    Learn BIOCHEMISTRY without stressing out your brain CELLS

    Trying to understand the chemical processes of living organisms but having trouble metabolizing the complex concepts? Here's your lifeline! Biochemistry Demystified helps synthesize your understanding of this important topic.

    You'll start with a review of basic chemical concepts and a look at cell structures and cell division. Next, you'll study carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, nucleotides, and enzymes. Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and the control of chemical processes round out the coverage. Hundreds of examples and illustrations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter questions and a final exam help reinforce learning.

    This fast and easy guide offers:

    • Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts
    • Details on DNA and RNA
    • Coverage of hormones and neurotransmitters
    • A chapter on analytical techniques and bioinformatics
    • A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

    Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Biochemistry Demystified is your key to mastering this vital life sciences subject.

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