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Biochemistry For Dummies
About this book
It's alive! It's alive! (Thanks to biochemistry, that is.)
Biochemistry is the science ofthe chemical processes that allow for…well…life.If it moves, breathes, eats, or sleeps, biochemistry can probably explain how.So, it stands to reason that the fundamentals of biochemistry can get a little complicated.
In Biochemistry For Dummies, you'll explore thecarbons, proteins, and cellular systems that make up the biochemical processes that create and sustain life of all kinds. Perfect for studentsmajoring in biology, chemistry, pre-med, health-services, and other science-related fields, this book tracks a typical college-level biochemistry class. It simplifies and clarifiesthe subject with easy-to-follow diagrams and real-world examples. You'll also get:
- Explorations of cell biology, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and other fundamental building blocks of life
- Discussions of the basic structures common to all living organisms
- Treatments of the microscopic details of life that make us all tick
If you're looking for a hand with some of the trickier parts of biochemistry—or you just need an accessible overview of the subject—check out BiochemistryFor Dummies today!
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1: Setting the Stage: Basic Biochemistry Concepts
- Part 2: The Meat of Biochemistry: Proteins
- Part 3: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and More, Oh My!
- Part 4: Bioenergetics and Pathways
- Part 5: Genetics: Why We Are What We Are
- Part 6: The Part of Tens
- Index
- About the Authors
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement