Fundamentals of Biochemistry. For University and College in India and Abroad

6th ed., rev. and enl. S.Chand and Company Ltd. 2005. 1254 p.Important Changes in this Present Edition:
Addition of a new chapter entitled, 'Genetic Code'.
Addition of an exhaustive and explanatory Glossary, with about 1700 words along with tymology of most of the technical terms.
Addition of Problems at the end of each chapter, along with their Answers placed Cumulatively at the end.
Addition of a new appendix, 'The Noble Prizes' highlighting the history and importance of the world's most venerated awards.
Salient Features of the Book:
Multicolour scheme followed throughout the book
Thoroughly revised, enlarged and updated edition
A more appealing' presentation scheme.Book ContentsPrefatory
Introduction
Water: The Solvent of Life
pH and Buffers
The Atom and Chemical Bonds
Bio-Molecules
Carbohydrates-General Structure of Monosaccharides
Carbohydrates-Properties of Monosaccharides
Carbohydrates - Oligosaccharides
Carbohydrates - Polysaccharides
Proteins - General Structure
Proteins - Classification
Proteins - General Properties
Lipids -General Structure
Lipids -Classification
Lipids - Properties of Fats and Oils
Nucleic Acids
Enzymes-Nomenclature and Classification
Enzymes-Characteristics and Three dimensional Structure
Enzynies-Mechanism of Enzyme Action
Bio-energetics and Metabolism
Metabolic Concepts
Bioenergetics
Glycolysis
Pyruvate Oxidation and Citric Acid Cycle
Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorlyation
Oxidation of Fatty Acids
Biosynthesis of Lipids
Oxidation of Amino Acids
Biosynthesis of Amino Acids
Biosynthesis of Proteins
Protein Targeting and Degradation
Genetic Code
Hormone Biochemistry
Animal Hormones
Plant Hormones
Nuthtion Biochemistry
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water Soluble Vitamins
Analytical Biochemistry
Biochemical Techniques