Biochemistry

For four decades, this extraordinary textbook played an pivotal role in the way biochemistry is taught, offering exceptionally clear writing, innovative graphics, coverage of the latest research techniques and advances, and a signature emphasis on physiological and medical relevance. Those defining features are at the heart of this edition. See what's in the LaunchPad Biochemistry: An Evolving Science -- Protein Composition And Structure -- Exploring Proteins And Proteomes -- Dna, Rna, And The Flow Of Genetic Information -- Exploring Genes And Genomes -- Exploring Evolution And Bioinformatics -- Hemoglobin: Portrait Of A Protein In Action -- Enzymes: Basic Concepts And Kinetics -- Catalytic Strategies -- Regulatory Strategies -- Carbohydrates -- Lipids And Cell Membranes -- Membrane Channels And Pumps -- Signal-transduction Pathways -- Metabolism: Basic Concepts And Design -- Glycolysis And Gluconeogenesis -- The Citric Acid Cycle -- Oxidative Phosphorylation -- The Light Reactions Of Photosynthesis -- The Calvin Cycle And The Pentose Phosphate Pathway -- Glycogen Metabolism -- Fatty Acid Metabolism -- Protein Turnover And Amino Acid Catabolism -- The Biosynthesis Of Amino Acids -- Nucleotide Biosynthesis -- The Biosynthesis Of Membrane Lipids And Steroids -- The Integration Of Metabolism -- Dna Replication, Repair, And Recombination -- Rna Synthesis And Processing -- Protein Synthesis -- The Control Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes -- The Control Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes -- Sensory Systems -- The Immune System -- Molecular Motors -- Drug Development. Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto, Jr., Lubert Stryer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 'Biochemistry' reflects the revolution that has taken place in biomedical science, culminating in the human genome project. A key focus of this edition is the features of protein structure and function that have been revealed by gene sequencing