Biochemistry For Dummies

Biochemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

By John T., EdD Moore, Richard, PhD Langley

• Publisher: For Dummies
  
• Number Of Pages: 342
  
• Publication Date: 2008-04-28
  
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470194286
  
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470194287
  
• Binding: Paperback
  

Product Description:


Are you baffled by biochemistry? You’re not the first, and you won’t be
the last. Here’s the good news — you don’t have to stay baffled! Biochemistry For Dummies
shows you the fun and easy way to get a handle on biochemistry, apply
the science, raise your grades, and prepare yourself to ace any
standardized test.
This friendly, unintimidating guide presents an overview of the
material covered in a typical college-level biochemistry course and
makes biochemistry basics easy to understand. It explains 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, send your grades soaring, and start looking forward to your
next class, instead of dreading it. Discover how to:

• Master biochemistry basics
  
• Work through biochemistry problems
  
• Prepare for standardized tests
  
• Grasp amino acid and protein structures
  
• Nail down enzyme terminology
  
• Get a grip on the Michaelis-Menton equation
  
• Load up on carbo knowledge
  
• Crack the nucleic acid code
  
• Learn to love lipids — but not too much
  
• Master the ABCs of vitamins
  
• Apply biochem in everyday life
  
• Explore a career in the field
  

From water chemistry to protein synthesis Biochemistry For Dummies
gives you the vital information, clear explanations, and important
insights you need to increase your understanding and improve your
performance on any biochemistry test.