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Introduction to Biochemistry and Metabolism

Introduction to Biochemistry and Metabolism

Author(s):
  • D Anandhi
  • Author: D Anandhi
    • ISBN:9788131774854
    • 10 Digit ISBN:8131774856
    • Price:Rs. 605.00
    • Pages:416
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


    Ratings:

    Designed as per the UGC curriculum, Introduction to Biochemistry and Metabolism meets the syllabus requirements of all universities offering a course on biochemistry and metabolism. The subject, a core paper for the students of botany, zoology, biotechnology and bioinformatics, is dealt with in detail across 13 chapters with emphasis on the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and high energy compounds. Replete with illustrations and schematic representations, the book reinforces theoretical concepts with its concise, easy-to-follow approach making it an ideal textbook on the subject. 

    Table of Content

    Preface
    Chapter 1 Cell
    Chapter 2 Carbohydrates
    Chapter 3 Amino acids
    Chapter 4 Lipids
    Chapter 5 Nucleic acid
    Chapter 6 Enzymes
    Chapter 7 High energy compounds
    Chapter 8 Introduction to metabolism
    Chapter 9 Amino acid metabolism
    Chapter 10 Lipid metabolism
    Chapter 11 Nucleotide metabolism
    Chapter 12 Detoxication mechanism
    Chapter 13 Antibiotics
    Index

     

    Salient Features

    • Comprehensive coverage of free radicals, antioxidation and proteins.
    • Focus on enzymes, fatty acids and their metabolic activities.
    • Elucidation of the detoxification mechanism.
    • Disseminates information on diseases caused due to enzyme deficiencies.
    • 150 illustrations and schematics to help readers understand how biochemical reactions and metabolic pathways work
    • Includes laboratory techniques for qualitative and quantitative lipid analysis and estimation of proteins in food samples.