Introduction to general, organic and biochemistry (ISE)

This bestselling text continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues; pedagogically rich framework; wide variety of medical and biologicalapplications; visually dynamic art program; and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. This edition also includes numerous new resources to improve students' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with OWL (Online Web-based Learning), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health students. INDICE: 1. Matter, Energy and Measurement. 2. Atoms. 3. Chemical Bonds. 4.Chemical Reactions. 5. Gases, Liquids, and Solids. 6. Solutions and Colloids.7. Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium. 8. Acids and Bases. 9. Nuclear Chemistry. 10. Organic Chemistry. 11. Alkanes. 12. Alkenes and Alkynes. 13. Benzene and its Derivatives. 14. Alcohols, Ethers, and Thiols. 15. Chirality and the Handedness of Molecules. 16. Amines. 17. Aldehydes and Ketones. 18. Carboxylic Acids. 19. Carboxylic Esters, Amides and Anhydrides. 20. Carbohydrates. 21. Lipids. 22. Proteins. 23. Enzymes. 24. Chemical Communications: Neurotransmitters and Hormones. 25. Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids and Heredity. 26. Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis. 27. Bioenergetics: How the Body Converts Food toEnergy. 28. Specific Catabolic Pathways: Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism. 29. Biosynthetic Pathways. 30. Nutrition. 31. Immunochemistry. 32. Blood Chemistry and Body Fluids (available on the web for custom publishing). Appendix I: Exponential Notation. Appendix II: Significant Figures.

• ISBN: 978-0-495-39121-0
• Editorial: Brooks-Cole
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 864
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés