• PART I: THE MOLECULAR DESIGN OF LIFE
• 1. Biochemistry: An Evolving Science
• 2. Protein Composition and Structure
• 3. Exploring Proteins and Proteomes
• 4. DNA, RNA, and the Flow of Genetic Information
• 5. Exploring Genes and Genomes
• 6. Exploring Evolution and Bioinformatics
• 7. Hemoglobin: Portrait of a Protein in Action
• 8. Enzymes: Basic Concepts and Kinetics
• 9. Catalytic Strategies
• 10. Regulatory Strategies
• 11. Carbohydrates
• 12. Lipids and Cell Membranes
• 13. Membrane Channels and Pumps
• 14. Signal-Transduction Pathways PART II: TRANSDUCING AND STORING ENERGY
• 15. Metabolism: Basic Concepts and Design
• 16. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
• 17. The Citric Acid Cycle
• 18. Oxidative Phosphorylation
• 19. The Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
• 20. The Calvin Cycle and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
• 21. Glycogen Metabolism
• 22. Fatty Acid Metabolism
• 23. Protein Turnover and Amino Acid Catabolism PART III: SYNTHESIZING THE MOLECULES OF LIFE
• 24. The Biosynthesis of Amino Acids
• 25. Nucleotide Biosynthesis
• 26. The Biosynthesis of Membrane Lipids and Steroids
• 27. The Integration of Metabolism
• 28. DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination
• 29. RNA Synthesis and Processing
• 30. Protein Synthesis
• 31. The Control of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
• 32. The Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes PART IV: RESPONDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
• 33. Sensory Systems
• 34. The Immune System
• 35. Molecular Motors
• 36. Drug Development.
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For four decades, this extraordinary textbook played an pivotal role in the way biochemistry is taught, offering exceptionally clear writing, innovative graphics, coverage of the latest research techniques and advances, and a signature emphasis on physiological and medical relevance. Those defining features are at the heart of this edition.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781464126109 20160618