Concise Biochemistry

This thorough textbook offers succinct, medically oriented coverage of biochemistry that examines biologically important materials, presents the properties of nucleic acids as well as nucleic acid metabolism, and discusses intermediary metabolism and regulation - the ideal primary classroom textbook for upper-level undergraduate premedical and other health science students taking one- or two-semester biochemistry courses. Introducing students to reasoning in a clinical setting in terms of basic scientific principles, Concise Biochemistry develops topics in a rational sequence ... explains the chemistry of biologically interactive compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and metals ... describes cell structure, bioenergetics, and buffer chemistry in vivo and in vitro ... details the mechanisms of genetic information flow ... analyzes hormones and hormonal action and regulation of homeostatic mechanisms ... integrates each metabolic process in a review of overall energy metabolism, diabetes, and starvation ... and much more. Generously illustrated and containing key bibliographic citations, Concise Biochemistry is the textbook of choice for medical school students taking first or second year biochemistry courses in programs in medicine, optometry, podiatry, nursing, clinical nutrition, medical technology, and veterinary medicine; and students and professionals studying for licensure or recertification.