Biochemistry For Dummies, 2Nd Edition(ISBN=9781118021743)

　　Covers proteins, carbohydrates, and genetics Grasp biochem basics, apply the science, and ace your exams Are you baffled by biochemistry? This unintimidating guide makes it easy to understand, explaining all the topics and practical applications in plain English. From cell ultrastructure and carbohydrates to amino acids, proteins, and supramolecular structure, you'll identify biochemical structures and reactions, improve your grades, and get ready to tackle your tests. Discover how to: Master biochemistry basics Work through biochem problems Prepare for standardized tests Apply biochem in everyday life Explore a career in the field

　　John T. Moore, EdD, teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin University in Texas and is the author of Chemistry For Dummies.

　　Richard Langley, PhD, grades the free-response portion of the AP Chemistry Exam. Together with John, he authored Organic Chemistry II For Dummies.

Introduction.
Part I: Setting the Stage: Basic Biochemistry Concepts.
Chapter 1: Biochemistry: What You Need to Know and Why.
Chapter 2: Seems So Basic: Water Chemistry and pH.
Chapter 3: Fun with Carbon: Organic Chemistry.
Part II: The Meat of Biochemistry: Proteins.
Chapter 4: Amino Acids: The Building Blocks of Protein.
Chapter 5: Protein Structure and Function.
Chapter 6: Enzyme Kinetics: Getting There Faster.
Part III: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and More.
Chapter 7: What We Crave: Carbohydrates.
Chapter 8: Lipids and Membranes.
Chapter 9: Nucleic Acids and the Code of Life.
Chapter 10: Vitamins: Both Simple and Complex.
Chapter 11: Hormones: The Body's Messengers.
Part IV: Bioenergetics and Pathways.
Chapter 12: Life and Energy.
Chapter 13: ATP: The Body’s Monetary System.
Chapter 14: Smelly Biochemistry: Nitrogen in Biological Systems.
Part V: Genetics: Why We Are What We Are.
Chapter 15: Photocopying DNA.
Chapter 16: Transcribe This! RNA Transcription.
Chapter 17: Translation: Protein Synthesis.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Great Applications of Biochemistry.
Chapter 19: Ten Biochemistry Careers.
Index.