Description |
520 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
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Lippincott's illustrated reviews |
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Lippincott's illustrated reviews.
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Contents |
Unit I. Protein structure and function -- Ch. 1. Amino acids -- Ch. 2. Structure of proteins -- Ch. 3. Globular proteins -- Ch. 4. Fibrous proteins -- Ch. 5. Enzymes -- Unit II. Intermediary metabolism -- Ch. 6. Bioenergetics and oxidative phosphorylation -- Ch. 7. Introduction to carbohydrates -- Ch. 8. Glycolysis -- Ch. 9. Tricarboxylic acid cycle -- Ch. 10. Gluconeogenesis -- Ch. 11. Glycogen metabolism -- Ch. 12. Metabolism of monosaccharides and disaccharides -- Ch. 13. Pentose phosphate pathway and NADPH -- Ch. 14. Glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins -- Unit III. Lipid metabolism -- Ch. 15. Metabolism of dietary lipids -- Ch. 16. Fatty acid and triacylglycerol metabolism -- Ch. 17. Complex lipid metabolism -- Ch. 18. Cholesterol and steroid metabolism -- Unit IV. Nitrogen metabolism -- Ch. 19. Amino acids : disposal of nitrogen -- Ch. 20. Amino acid degradation and synthesis -- Ch. 21. Conversion of amino acids to specialized products -- Ch. 22. Nucleotide metabolism -- Unit V. Integration of metabolism -- Ch. 23. Metabolic effects of insulin and glucagon -- Ch. 24. The feed/fast cycle -- Ch. 25. Diabetes mellitus -- Ch. 26. Obesity -- Ch. 27. Nutrition -- Ch. 28. Vitamins -- Unit VI. Storage and expression of genetic information -- Ch. 29. DNA structure, replication and repair -- Ch. 30. RNA structure, synthesis and processing -- Ch. 31. Protein synthesis -- Ch. 32. Regulation of gene expression -- Ch. 33. Biotechnology and human disease |
Summary |
Biochemistry enables students to quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of complex information by utilizing visual resources that deliver the focus and clarification needed for mastery of difficult biochemical concepts. Its signature outline format, full-color illustrations, and end-of-chapter summaries and USMLE-style review questions make it one of the most user-friendly books in the field. New features include boxed, high-yield facts throughout each chapter and engaging end-of-chapter cartoons. A companion Website features fully searchable online text and additional USMLE-style questions for students and an Image Bank for faculty |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Biochemistry -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Biochemistry -- Examinations, questions, etc.
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Clinical biochemistry -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Clinical biochemistry -- Examinations, questions, etc.
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Biochemistry.
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Licensure, Medical.
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Biochemistry [MESH]
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Genre/Form |
Outline.
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Examination Question.
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Examination Questions
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Outlines
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Illustrations
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Outlines, syllabi, etc
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Author |
Harvey, Richard A., Ph. D.
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Ferrier, Denise R.
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LC no. |
2007020782 |
ISBN |
9780781769600 |
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0781769604 |
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