Biochemistry, 9th Edition

Ideal for those studying biochemistry for the first time, this proven book balances scientific detail with readability and shows you how principles of biochemistry affect your everyday life. Designed throughout to help you succeed (and excel!), the book includes in-text questions that help you master key concepts, end-of-chapter problem sets grouped by problem type that help you prepare for exams, and state-of-the art visuals that help you understand key processes and concepts. In addition, visually dynamic “Hot Topics” cover the latest advances in the field, while “Biochemical Connections” demonstrate how biochemistry affects other fields, such as health and sports medicine. The accompanying OWL homework offers end-of-chapter problems in digital form, giving you on-demand access to hints, solutions, and other information directly related to the problem.

Table of Contents

Ch 1: Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells
Ch 2: Water: The Solvent for Biochemical Reactions
Ch 3: Amino Acids and Peptides
Ch 4: The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins
Ch 5: Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques
Ch 6: The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes
Ch 7: The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control
Ch 8: Lipids and Proteins Are Associated in Biological Membranes
Ch 9: Nucleic Acids: How Structure Conveys Information
Ch 10: Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids: Replication
Ch 11: Transcription of the Genetic Code: The Biosynthesis of RNA
Ch 12: Protein Synthesis: Translation of the Genetic Message
Ch 13: Nucleic Acid Biotechnology Techniques
Ch 14: Viruses, Cancer, and Immunology
Ch 15: The Importance of Energy Changes and Electron Transfer in Metabolism
Ch 16: Carbohydrates
Ch 17: Glycolysis
Ch 18: Storage Mechanisms and Control in Carbohydrate Metabolism
Ch 19: The Citric Acid Cycle
Ch 20: Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation
Ch 21: Lipid Metabolism
Ch 22: Photosynthesis
Ch 23: The Metabolism of Nitrogen
Ch 24: Integration of Metabolism: Cellular Signaling