Introduction to chemistry for biology students ebook

Fundamental to chemical biology is a detailed understanding of the syntheses, structures and behaviours of biological macromolecules and macromolecular lipid assemblies that together represent the primary constituents of all cells and all organisms.

The subject area of chemical biology bridges many different disciplines and is fast becoming an integral part of academic and commercial research. This textbook is designed specifically as a key teaching resource for chemical biology that is intended to build on foundations lain down by introductory physical and organic chemistry courses.

It is also of interest to biochemists and molecular biologists, as well as professionals within the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Key Features: A comprehensive introduction to this dynamic area of chemistry, which will equip chemists for the task of understanding and studying the underlying principles behind the functioning of biological macro molecules, macromolecular lipid assemblies and cells.

Covers many basic concepts and ideas associated with the study of the interface between chemistry and biology. Includes pedagogical features such as: key examples, glossary of equations, further reading and links to websites. Clearly written and richly illustrated in full colour.

This problems-driven textbook explains the chemical structures of biooligomers genes, DNA, RNA, proteins, glycans, lipids, and terpenes as the molecular engines for life.

It then applies organic chemistry to examine the central dogma of molecular biology. Biological macromolecules are rendered to reveal secondary structure and modern depictions of organic structures and mechanistic arrow-pushing will be familiar to all students who have taken an introductory course in organic chemistry" In fact it is easy to explore the world and grasp the irregular shapes and forms through fractal analysis. Fractal analysis, a discipline of Physics, despite having immense importance, is unfortunately not popular among the Chemistry and Biology students, due to lack of knowledge.

For the development of profound understanding of fractals among chemists and biologists, it is essential to present concepts and models of chemical and biological fractals explicitly. The book is short, concise and provides essential knowledge about fractals and its peculiar incursion into other fields of Science.

Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Today's biology courses place an increasing emphasis on the chemical processes that underlie critical biological functions. This text helps readers review and master all the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that they need to understand those processes and to excel in their life science courses.

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To ask other readers questions about An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Sep 13, Neil rated it really liked it. I thought this book was excellent at introducing chemistry to someone that fears chemistry.

Nov 19, Justin rated it it was ok. Spends a good deal of time doing review and little explaining the material. Less biochem content then I expected.

Oct 25, Sasha rated it did not like it. I want to read this book how to open this book. Feb 17, Samantha rated it liked it Shelves: educational. I think the answer key should be in the back of the book. Also I would like a bit more explanation on some of the things, Particularly the answers. Other than that, good chemistry book.

As the title demonstrates, this is basic chemistry understandable by students who are not majoring in chemistry. Aug 03, Alessandro rated it really liked it. Very helpful review.

May 22, Leah rated it really liked it. I got this book for a college chemistry course I took. The book was pretty easy to follow, and it had fill in the blank questions. Laurel rated it liked it Jan 31,