This text is intended for students in any field of science or engineering who want a one-semester introduction to biochemistry
but who do not intend to be biochemistry majors. Our main goal in writing this book is to make biochemistry as clear and applied as possible and to familiarize science students with the major aspects of biochemistry. For students of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, nutrition, sports physiology, and agriculture, biochemistry impacts greatly on the content of their fields, especially in the areas of medicine and biotechnology. For engineers, studying biochemistry is especially important for those who hope to enter a career in biomedical engineering or some form of biotechnology.
Students who will use this text are at an intermediate level in their studies A beginning biology course, general chemistry, and at least one semester of organic chemistry are assumed as preparation.
1. Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells
2. water: The Solvent for Biochemical Reactions
3. Amino Acids and Peptides
4. The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins
5. Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques
6. The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes
7. The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control
8. Lipids and Proteins Are Associated in Biological Membranes
9. Nucleic Acids: How Structure Conveys Information
10. Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids: Replication
Etc.