Biochemistry For Dummies

Grasp biochemistry basics, apply the science, and ace your examsAre you baffled by biochemistry? If so, here's the good news -- you can send your grades soaring! This friendly guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of the material covered in a typical college-level biochemistry course. From cell ultrastructure and carbohydrates to amino acids, proteins, and supramolecular structure, Biochemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides clear written and visual explanations of complicated concepts.* Biochemistry 101 -- get the scoop on biochemistry basics, dive into water chemistry, and review organic chemistry concepts* Sink your teeth into proteins -- discover everything you need to know about amino acids, protein structure and function, and enzyme kinetics* Get a craving -- get the skinny on carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones* Life is a highway -- take a look at bioenergetics and pathways to get a handle on ATP and energy, metabolism, electron transport, biosynthesis, and more* It's in your genes -- learn about the fascinating subject of genetics and understand how DNA is photocopied and replicated to make us who we areOpen the book and find:* A review of cell types and their structures* The role of carbon in the study of life* Properties of amino acids* Structure levels of proteins* The scoop on enzymes and catalysts* A primer on nucleic acids* Hundreds of figures that illustrate biochemical structures* Real-world examples that connect biochem concepts to everyday lifeLearn about:* Biochemistry principles* Biochemical structures and reactions* How cells obtain and use energy