
Biomolecules
Chemistry of Living System
V.K. Ahluwalia(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 18. October 2024
Book
Hardback
442 pages
978-1-032-78993-4 (ISBN)
Description
Biomolecules, also known as molecules of life, are essential for sustaining life processes. This book presents a study of these crucial biological substances to explore their function, structure, biological role, and synthesis. It also expands upon the various types of biomolecules and discusses their individual characteristics.
The subject matter of this book also covers:
Mucopolysaccharides
Tertiary Structure of Proteins
Caffeine
Mechanism of Enzyme Action
Biosythesis of Haemoglobin
Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
The subject matter of this book also covers:
Mucopolysaccharides
Tertiary Structure of Proteins
Caffeine
Mechanism of Enzyme Action
Biosythesis of Haemoglobin
Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
954 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-78993-4 (9781032789934)
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Person
V.K. Ahluwalia is Professor (Retired) at Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, India. He is also Visiting Professor at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, India.
Content
Preface
1. Biomolecules
2. Carbohydrates
3. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
4. Enzymes
5. Vitamins
6. Nucleic Acids
7. Prostaglandins
8. Lipids
9. Steroids
10. Terpenoids
11. Alkaloids
12. Porphyrins
13. Some Miscellaneous Biomolecules
14. Some Simple Biomolecules
Glossary
Index
1. Biomolecules
2. Carbohydrates
3. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
4. Enzymes
5. Vitamins
6. Nucleic Acids
7. Prostaglandins
8. Lipids
9. Steroids
10. Terpenoids
11. Alkaloids
12. Porphyrins
13. Some Miscellaneous Biomolecules
14. Some Simple Biomolecules
Glossary
Index