Klappentext Voet's Principles of Biochemistry, Global Edition addresses the enormous advances in biochemistry, particularly in the areas of structural biology and bioinformatics. It provides a solid biochemical foundation that is rooted in chemistry to prepare students for the scientific challenges of the future. New information related to advances in biochemistry and experimental approaches for studying complex systems are introduced. Notes on a variety of human diseases and pharmacological effectors have been expanded to reflect recent research findings. While continuing in its tradition of presenting complete and balanced coverage, this Global Edition includes new pedagogy and enhanced visuals that provide a clear pathway for student learning. Zusammenfassung Voet's Principles of Biochemistry! Global Edition addresses the enormous advances in biochemistry! particularly in the areas of structural biology and bioinformatics. It provides a solid biochemical foundation that is rooted in chemistry to prepare students for the scientific challenges of the future. New information related to advances in biochemistry and experimental approaches for studying complex systems are introduced. Notes on a variety of human diseases and pharmacological effectors have been expanded to reflect recent research findings. While continuing in its tradition of presenting complete and balanced coverage! this Global Edition includes new pedagogy and enhanced visuals that provide a clear pathway for student learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I INTRODUCTION1 Life, Cell and Thermodynamics 12 Physical and Chemical Properties of Water 23PART II BIOMOLECULES3 Overview of DNA Structure, Function, and Engineering 424 Amino Acids 805 Polypeptide Analysis, Sequencing and Evolution 976 Proteins: Structure and Folding 1317 Physiological Activities of Proteins 1808 Saccharide Chemistry 2219 Lipids, Bilayer and Membranes 24510 Passive and Active Transport 293PART III ENZYMES11 Mechanisms of Enzyme Action 32212 Properties of Enzymes 36113 Hormones and Signal Transduction 402PART IV METABOLISM14 Bioenergetics 44215 Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway 47816 Additional Pathways in Carbohydrate Metabolism 52317 The Citric Acid Cycle 55818 Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis 58819 Photosynthesis: Can be found at www.wiley.com/college/voet20 Synthesis and Degradation of lipids 66421 Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids 71822 Regulation of Fuel Metabolism 773PART V GENE EXPRESSION AND REPLICATION23 Nucleotide Synthesis and Degradation 80224 DNA structure and Interactions with Proteins 83125 DNA Synthesis and Repair 87926 RNA Metabolism 93827 The Genetic Code and Translation 98228 Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 1033Solutions: Can be found at www.wiley.com/college/voetGlossary G-1Index I-1...

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Voet's PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY Voet's Principles of Biochemistry, Global Edition addresses the enormous advances in biochemistry, particularly in the areas of structural biology and bioinformatics. It provides a solid biochemical foundation that is rooted in chemistry to prepare students for the scientific challenges of the future. New information related to advances in biochemistry and experimental approaches for studying complex systems are introduced. Notes on a variety of human diseases and pharmacological effectors have been expanded to reflect recent research findings. While continuing in its tradition of presenting complete and balanced coverage, this Global Edition includes new pedagogy and enhanced visuals that provide a clear pathway for student learning. This book is authorized for sale in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East only and may not be exported. The content is materially different than products for other markets including the authorized U.S. counterpart of this title. Exportation of this book to another region without the Publisher's authorization may be illegal and a violation of the Publisher's rights. The Publisher may take legal action to enforce its rights.

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PART I INTRODUCTION

1 Life, Cell and Thermodynamics 1

2 Physical and Chemical Properties of Water 23

PART II BIOMOLECULES

3 Overview of DNA Structure, Function, and Engineering 42

4 Amino Acids 80

5 Polypeptide Analysis, Sequencing and Evolution 97

6 Proteins: Structure and Folding 131

7 Physiological Activities of Proteins 180

8 Saccharide Chemistry 221

9 Lipids, Bilayer and Membranes 245