BIOCHEMISTRY

Section I Structure and Function of the Biomolecules
1. Eukaryotic Cell Structure 3
2. Carbohydrates 13
3. Lipids 33
4. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins 56
5. Enzymes 83
6. Hemoglobin 112
7. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids 124
Section II Energy Metabolism and Metabolism of Biomolecules
8. Biological Oxidation 143
9. Carbohydrate Metabolism 157
10. Lipid Metabolism 207
11. Protein Metabolism 263
12. Integration of Metabolism and Metabolism in Starvation 302
13. Hemoglobin Metabolism 313
14. Purine and Pyrimidine Nucleotide Metabolism 323
Section III Nutrition
15. Nutrients and their Role in Nutrition 341
16. Vitamins 353
17. Minerals 384
Section IV Molecular Biology
18. Replication, Repair and Recombination 407
19. Transcription and RNA Processing 424
20. Genetic Code, Mutation and Translation 439
21. Regulation of Gene Expression 456
22. Genetic Engineering 464
Section V Clinical Biochemistry
23. Body Water and Electrolytes 477
24. Acid-Base Balance 484
25. Organ Function Tests 496
26. Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiac Markers 510
27. Plasma Proteins and Immunoglobulins 519
28. The Immune System 531
29. Radioisotopes in Medicine 545
30. Cancer 549
31. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 558
Section VI Biochemistry of Cellular Communications
32. Mechanism of Hormone Action 567
33. Neurotransmitters 575
Section VII Special Topics
34. Metabolism of Xenobiotics 585
35. Free Radicals and Antioxidants 591
36. Environment and Health 596
30. Cancer 549
31. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 558
Section VI Biochemistry of Cellular Communications
32. Mechanism of Hormone Action 567
33. Neurotransmitters 575
Section VII Special Topics
34. Metabolism of Xenobiotics 585
35. Free Radicals and Antioxidants 591
36. Environment and Health 596
37. Biomedical Waste Management 603
38. Muscle Biochemistry 609
39. Connective Tissue 618
40. Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry 624
Glossary 637
Reference Values for Selected Biochemical Laboratory Tests 655
Index 657

This book is the latest edition of this comprehensive guide to biochemical sciences. Fully updated and reorganised, the new edition includes brand new chapters, over 1000 new multiple choice questions, and over 100 new clinical case histories.

Divided into forty chapters across eight sections, the book begins with the structure and function of biomolecules. Further sections cover metabolism, nutrition, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, cellular communication, and a final section featuring special topics.

Revised chapters in this edition include biological oxidation, metabolism in starvation, replication, transcription, translation, and organ function tests, bringing the book firmly up to date.

This edition of Biochemistry contains over 200 illustrations and tables, and a glossary of terms, making it an ideal reference tool for undergraduates.

Key Points
- Latest edition of this comprehensive guide to biochemical sciences
- Previous edition published 2009 (9780071634359)
- Over 200 illustrations and tables
- Includes a glossary of biochemical terms

Author information
Pankaja Naik PhD. Professor, Department of Biochemistry, SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India