Fundamentals of Biochemistry. For University and College in India and Abroad

6th ed., rev. and enl. S.Chand and Company Ltd. 2005. 1254 p. Important Changes in this Present Edition: Addition of a new chapter entitled, 'Genetic Code'. Addition of an exhaustive and explanatory Glossary, with about 1700 words along with tymology of most of the technical terms. Addition of Problems at the end of each chapter, along with their Answers placed Cumulatively at the end. Addition of a new appendix, 'The Noble Prizes' highlighting the history and importance of the world's most venerated awards. Salient Features of the Book: Multicolour scheme followed throughout the book Thoroughly revised, enlarged and updated edition A more appealing' presentation scheme. Book Contents Prefatory Introduction Water: The Solvent of Life pH and Buffers The Atom and Chemical Bonds Bio-Molecules Carbohydrates-General Structure of Monosaccharides Carbohydrates-Properties of Monosaccharides Carbohydrates - Oligosaccharides Carbohydrates - Polysaccharides Proteins - General Structure Proteins - Classification Proteins - General Properties Lipids -General Structure Lipids -Classification Lipids - Properties of Fats and Oils Nucleic Acids Enzymes-Nomenclature and Classification Enzymes-Characteristics and Three dimensional Structure Enzynies-Mechanism of Enzyme Action Bio-energetics and Metabolism Metabolic Concepts Bioenergetics Glycolysis Pyruvate Oxidation and Citric Acid Cycle Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorlyation Oxidation of Fatty Acids Biosynthesis of Lipids Oxidation of Amino Acids Biosynthesis of Amino Acids Biosynthesis of Proteins Protein Targeting and Degradation Genetic Code Hormone Biochemistry Animal Hormones Plant Hormones Nuthtion Biochemistry Fat-Soluble Vitamins Water Soluble Vitamins Analytical Biochemistry Biochemical Techniques