Biochemistry Essentials
Published on 1. January 2013
116 pages
978-0-7386-7141-3 (ISBN)
Description
REA's Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and professionals. Biochemistry includes biological structure, chemistry of proteins, enzymes, bioenergetics, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolism of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, and extra cellular and intracellular fluids.
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Jay M. Templin
The Essentials of Biochemistry
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03/1997
Research & Education Association,U.S.
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Content
- Intro
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- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- What REA's Essentials® Will Do for You
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 1 - Biological Structure/ Chemistry of Proteins
- 1.1 Introduction to Biochemistry
- 1.2 Polymers/Subunits/Functional Groups
- 1.3 Amino Acids-Characteristics and Structure
- 1.4 Proteins-Chemistry and Structure
- 1.5 Biological Functions of Proteins
- CHAPTER 2 - Enzymes
- 2.1 Enzyme Structure and Function
- 2.2 Classes of Enzymes
- 2.3 Mechanism of Enzyme Action
- 2.4 Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
- CHAPTER 3 - Bioenergetics and Cell Structure
- 3.1 Biochemical Reactions/Energy and Metabolism
- 3.2 Cell Structure and Function
- 3.3 ATP/Energy Transfer
- 3.4 Metabolic Pathways
- CHAPTER 4 - Carbohydrates-Structure and Function
- 4.1 Monosaccharides
- 4.2 Disaccharides
- 4.3 Polysaccharides
- 4.4 Chemical Digestion and Use of Carbohydrates
- 4.5 Metabolism of Glucose
- 4.6 Photosynthesis
- CHAPTER 5 - Lipids-Structure and Function
- 5.1 Lipids
- 5.2 Fatty Acids/Triglycerides
- 5.3 Phospholipids/The Plasma Membrane
- 5.4 Chemical Digestion and Metabolism of Lipids
- 5.5 Steroids
- CHAPTER 6 - Protein Digestion and Metabolism
- 6.1 Chemical Digestion of Proteins
- 6.2 Amino Acid Catabolism
- 6.3 Biosynthesis of Amino Acids
- 6.4 Protein Synthesis
- CHAPTER 7 - Nucleic Acids-Structure and Function
- 7.1 Nucleotides/Nucleic Acids
- 7.2 Heredity
- 7.3 DNA Replication
- 7.4 Transcription
- 7.5 Translation
- 7.6 Genetic Code/Point Mutations
- CHAPTER 8 - Extracellular Fluid/ Homeostasis
- 8.1 Blood and Interstitial Fluid
- 8.2 Homeostasis
- 8.3 Additional Biological Functions
- CHAPTER 9 - Glossary of Terms
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