Biochemistry: A Short Course
Third Edition
Published on 24. April 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-319-15387-8 (ISBN)
Description
Derived from the classic text originated by Lubert Stryer and continued by John Tymoczko and Jeremy Berg, Biochemistry: A Short Course focuses on the major topics taught in a one-semester biochemistry course. With its short chapters and relevant examples, it's uniquely effective in helping students see the connections between the biochemistry they're studying and their own lives.
This new edition takes into account recent discoveries and advances that have changed how we think about the fundamental concepts in biochemistry and human health. A number of new interactive features are designed to help instructors create a more active environment in the classroom. Those new resources are found in LaunchPad, the third edition's dedicated version of W.H. Freeman's breakthrough online course space. See 'Instructor Resources' and 'Student Resources' for further information.
More details
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Macmillan Learning
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Approx. 125 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-1-319-15387-8 (9781319153878)
DOI
10.26778/978-1-319-19192-4
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
04/2015
3rd Edition
W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
€74.89
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Persons
John L. Tymoczko is Towsley Professor of Biology at Carleton College, where he has taught since 1976. He currently teaches Biochemistry, the Metabolic Basis of Human Disease, Oncogenes and the Molecular Biology of Cancer, and Exercise Biochemistry and co-teaches an introductory course, Energy Flow in Biological Systems.
Jeremy M. Berg received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Stanford (where he did research with Keith Hodgson and Lubert Stryer) and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard with Richard Holm. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Carl Pabo in Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Lubert Stryer is Winzer Professor of Cell Biology, Emeritus, in the School of Medicine and Professor of Neurobiology, Emeritus, at Stanford University, where he has been on the faculty since 1976. He received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School."
Jeremy M. Berg received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Stanford (where he did research with Keith Hodgson and Lubert Stryer) and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard with Richard Holm. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Carl Pabo in Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Lubert Stryer is Winzer Professor of Cell Biology, Emeritus, in the School of Medicine and Professor of Neurobiology, Emeritus, at Stanford University, where he has been on the faculty since 1976. He received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School."
Content
PART I: THE MOLECULAR DESIGN OF LIFESection 1: BiochemistryChapter 1: Biochemistry and the Unity of LifeChapter 2: Water, Weak Bonds and the Generation of Order Out of ChaosSection 2: Protein Composition and StructureChapter 3: Amino Acids Chapter 4: Protein Three-Dimensional StructureChapter 5: Techniques in Protein BiochemistrySection 3: Basic Concepts and Kinetics of EnzymesChapter 6: Basic Concepts of Enzyme ActionChapter 7: Kinetics and RegulationChapter 8: Mechanisms and InhibitorsChapter 9: Hemoglobin, An Allosteric ProteinSection 4: Carbohydrates and LipidsChapter 10: CarbohydratesChapter 11: LipidsSection 5: Cell Membranes, Channels, Pumps and ReceptorsChapter 12: Membrane Structure and FunctionChapter 13: Signal-Transduction PathwaysPART II: TRANSDUCING AND STORING ENERGYSection 6: Basic Concepts and Design of MetabolismChapter 14: Digestion: Turning a Meal into Cellular BiochemicalsChapter 15: Metabolism: Basic Concepts and DesignSection 7: Glycolysis and GluconeogenesisChapter 16: GlycolysisChapter 17: GluconeogenesisSection 8: The Citric Acid CycleChapter 18: Preparation for the cycleChapter 19: Harvesting electrons from the cycleSection 9: Oxidative PhosphorylationChapter 20: The Electron-Transport Chain Chapter 21: The Proton-Motive Force Section 10: The Light Reactions of Photosynthesis and the Calvin CycleChapter 22: The Light ReactionsChapter 23: The Calvin CycleSection 11: Glycogen Metabolism and the Pentose Phosphate PathwayChapter 24: Glycogen DegradationChapter 25: Glycogen SynthesisChapter 26: The Pentose Phosphate PathwaySection 12: Fatty Acid and Lipid MetabolismChapter 27: Fatty Acid DegradationChapter 28: Fatty Acid SynthesisChapter 29: Lipid Synthesis: Storage Lipids, Phospholipids, and CholesterolSection 13: The Metabolism of Nitrogen-Containing MoleculesChapter 30: Amino Acid Degradation and the Urea CycleChapter 31: Amino Acid SynthesisChapter 32: Nucleotide MetabolismPART III: SYNTHESIZING THE MOLECULES OF LIFESection 14: Nucleic Acid Structure and DNA ReplicationChapter 33: The Structure of Informational Macromolecules: DNA and RNAChapter 34: DNA ReplicationChapter 35: DNA Repair and RecombinationSection 15: RNA Synthesis, Processing and RegulationChapter 36: RNA Synthesis and Regulation in BacteriaChapter 37: Gene Expression in EukaryotesChapter 38: RNA Processing in EukaryotesSection 16: Protein Synthesis and Recombinant DNA TechniquesChapter 39: The Genetic CodeChapter 40: The Mechanism of Protein SynthesisChapter 41: Recombinant DNA Techniques