Biochemistry Demystified [Minkštas viršelis]

Presents a guide to the basic concepts and fundamentals of biochemistry.

The author of Biotechnology Demystified introduces biochemistry to students in the life sciences via a well-pruned path through the subject's complexity. Walker (PhD) demystifies the organization of the cell; forces that drive chemical reactions; such essentials to life as nucleic acids; and bioinformatics (analyzes of data relating to genomes). This self-teaching guide includes chapter review quizzes and a final exam with an answer key, and appended material on the structures of key biomolecules. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Learn biochemistry without burning too many brain cells

This self-teaching guide provides a fast and easy way for you to learn the fundamental concepts of biochemistry--required for pre-Med and higher science curricula. Biochemistry Demystified concentrates on major biochemical pathways and discusses each class of biomolecules in detail: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and nucleotides. The book also covers genetics and bioinformics. The organization of the book promotes integration of the material into an overall understanding of how the human body functions.