Biochemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Are you baffled by biochemistry? If so, here's the good news — you can send your grades soaring! This friendly guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of the material covered in a typical college-level biochemistry course. From cell ultrastructure and carbohydrates to amino acids, proteins, and supramolecular structure, Biochemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides clear written and visual explanations of complicated concepts.

• Biochemistry 101 — get the scoop on biochemistry basics, dive into water chemistry, and review organic chemistry concepts

• Sink your teeth into proteins — discover everything you need to know about amino acids, protein structure and function, and enzyme kinetics

• Get a craving — get the skinny on carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones

• Life is a highway — take a look at bioenergetics and pathways to get a handle on ATP and energy, metabolism, electron transport, biosynthesis, and more

• It's in your genes — learn about the fascinating subject of genetics and understand how DNA is photocopied and replicated to make us who we are

Open the book and find:

• A review of cell types and their structures

• The role of carbon in the study of life

• Properties of amino acids

• Structure levels of proteins

• The scoop on enzymes and catalysts

• A primer on nucleic acids

• Hundreds of figures that illustrate biochemical structures

• Real-world examples that connect biochem concepts to everyday life

Learn about:

• Biochemistry principles

• Biochemical structures and reactions

• How cells obtain and use energy