Carbohydrates: The Essential Molecules of Life
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Carbohydrates: The Essential Molecules of Life

Robert V. Stick,Spencer Williams

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Carbohydrates: The Essential Molecules of Life

Robert V. Stick,Spencer Williams

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This book provides the "nuts and bolts" background for a successful study of carbohydrates - the essential molecules that not only give you energy, but are an integral part of many biological processes.A question often asked is 'Why do carbohydrate chemistry?' The answer is simple: It is fundamental to a study of biology. Carbohydrates are the building blocks of life and enable biological processes to take place.Therefore the book will provide a taste for the subject of glycobiology.Covering the basics of carbohydrates and then the chemistry and reactions of carbohydrates this book will enable a chemist to gain essential knowledge that will enable them to move smoothly into the worlds of biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.

  • Includes perspective from new co-author Spencer Williams, who enhances coverage of the connection between carbohydrates and life
  • Describes the basic chemistry and biology of carbohydrates
  • Reviews the concepts, synthesis, reactions, and biology of carbohydrates

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Year
2010
ISBN
9780080927022

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