The Scene of Action.
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins.
Determining Structures and Analyzing Cells.
Sugars, Polysaccharides, and Glycoproteins.
The Nucleic Acids.
Thermodynamics and Biochemical Equilibria.
How Macromolecules Associate.
Lipids, Membranes, and Cell Coats.
Enzymes: The Catalysts of Cells.
An Introduction to Metabolism.
The Regulation of Enzymatic Activity.
Transferring Groups by Displacement Reactions.
Enzymatic Addition, Elimination, and Isomerization.
Coenzymes: Nature's Special Reagents.
Coenzymes of Oxidation and Reduction.
Transition Metals in Catalysis and Transport.
A comprehensive account of the chemical basis of life, this classic
volume has been a well-respected contribution to the field for more
than twenty years.
It is organised into two volumes with a total of 32 chapters
containing the latest field research.
Volume 1 covers in detail the complex structures of compounds that
make up cells, along with the forces that hold them together, and the
chemical reactions that allow for recognition, signaling, and
movement.
Features
The most comprehensive biochemistry text reference available on the
market
Organized into two volumes, comprising 32 chapters and containing the
latest research in the field
Biological content is emphasized: for example, macromolecular
structures and enzyme action are discussed