Written by experienced educators in the field, this student-friendly text comprises a logical development of
concepts and approaches which are critical to modern biochemistry. The book covers both traditional biochemistry
and areas that have recently emerged. Every chapter contains suggested further readings, questions, and succinct
discussions of the answers. Extensively illustrated with practical examples.
Table of Contents
Molecules and Cells
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Membranes
Nucleoprotein Complexes
Hemoglobin Illustrates Protein Behavior
Introduction to Enzymes
Regulation of Enzyme Activity by Noncovalent Changes
Regulation of Enzyme Activity by Covalent Changes
Proteins of the Cytoskeleton and the Extracellular Matrix
Glycolysis, Citric-Acid Cycle, and Electron Transport System
Gluconeogenesis
Fatty-Acid Metabolism: Catabolism
Lipid Metabolism: Synthesis and Transport
Metabolism of Other Aliphatic Amino Acids
Metabolism of Aromatic Amino Acids and Protein Economy
Purines, Pyrimidines, and Heme Metabolism
Genome Organization
DNA Replication
DNA Repair and Recombination
RNA Processing
Protein Synthesis
Protein Targeting and Turnover
Molecular Biology of Animal Viruses
Oncogenes and Human Cancer Appendix
Glossary
Index
