Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level, 4th Edition
by Voet, Donald; Voet, Judith G.; Pratt, Charlotte W.Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-01-11
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary
Voet and Pratt's 4th edition of Fundamentals of Biochemistry, challenges readers to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The latest Edition continues this tradition, and additionally incorporates coverage of recent research and an expanded focus on preparing and supporting students throughout the course. With the addition of new conceptual assessment content to WileyPLUS, providing the opportunity to assess conceptual understanding of key introductory biochemistry concepts and retrain themselves on their misconceptions.
Table of Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction to the Chemistry of Life 1
2 Water 22
PART II BIOMOLECULES
3 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Genetic Information 40
4 Amino Acids 76
5 Proteins: Primary Structure 93
6 Proteins: Three-Dimensional Structure 127
7 Protein Function: Myoglobin and Hemoglobin, Muscle Contraction, and Antibodies 176
8 Carbohydrates 217
9 Lipids and Biological Membranes 241
10 Membrane Transport 288
PART III ENZYMES
11 Enzymatic Catalysis 315
12 Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Control 355
13 Biochemical Signaling 396
PART IV METABOLISM
14 Introduction to Metabolism 436
15 Glucose Catabolism 472
16 Glycogen Metabolism and Gluconeogenesis 517
17 Citric Acid Cycle 551
18 Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation 581
19 Photosynthesis 623
20 Lipid Metabolism 657
21 Amino Acid Metabolism 712
22 Mammalian Fuel Metabolism: Integration and Regulation 767
PART V GENE EXPRESSION AND REPLICATION
23 Nucleotide Metabolism 793
24 Nucleic Acid Structure 821
25 DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination 867
26 Transcription and RNA Processing 919
27 Protein Synthesis 962
28 Regulation of Gene Expression 1013
Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems SP-1
Glossary G-1
Index I-1
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