| View Larger Image | Foundations of Chemical Biology (ºc Ocp ºt Oxford Chemistry Primers, 98) | Paperbackby C. M. Dobson (Author), J. A. Gerrard (Author), A. J. Pratt (Author)
| List Price: | $35.00 | | Price: | $27.99 | | You Save: | $7.01 (20%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Page Count: | 104 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 14, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 913,943th |
|
EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Chemical biology is born out of a desire to understand the molecular basis of life. What are the molecules found in cells? How do their intrinsic properties equip them to perform all the complex processes found in cells? This book introduces the fundamental chemistry of the molecules that are essential to all cells. The molecules covered include amino acids and sugar phosphate derivatives, and the macromolecules derived from them (proteins and nucleic acids respectively). In such a short text it is not possible to provide a comprehensive account of the chemistry of these molecules; instead this book introduces important concepts concerning their intrinsic chemistry. The aim is to provide the fundamental ideas relating to the chemistry of life that can then be applied to more advanced aspects of chemical biology. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
|
Expert's introductory book by Hongyi Wang (Houston TX)  5 Stars
August 28, 2008
This book is one of the few titled with "chemical biology" although quite a few university chemistry departments have inserted it into their names.
Within 100 pages all necessary facts are laid out in a clear format and logical flow. The size and brevity allows easy reading in a repetitive fashion which is a necessary practice in mastering this science. One can have a good grasp of the science in learning the subject or can flip through it within several hours as a reminder of certain facts. The references are very good selections too. One of them, "why nature chose phosphates", can be extremely revealing to anybody in the fields of chemical biology and biotechnology. Dr. Dobson is one of the leading scientists in protein folding research with many influential publications in Nature, Science etc. I was able to listen to his speech delivered in 2007 at Welch Foundation Annual Conference. This background has been very positively reflected in the book where relevant research frontiers are mentioned and revealing statements were presented such as "ATP is a condensing agent acting as DCC in organic chemistry". One has to admit it is a rare event for a scientist of this status to write an introductory book.
| |
SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual, A Student's Guide to Techniques
by James W. Zubrick (Author)
* Praised by students and faculty for its clarity, use of humor, and appropriate amount of detail.
* Emphasis on safety in the lab encourages students to maintain safe practices.
* Succinct coverage of information makes it ideal for quick reference in the lab.
* Short sections with targeted information make information easier to find and comprehend.
| 
| Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
by David L. Nelson (Author), Michael M. Cox (Author)
In the Fifth Edition, authors Dave Nelson and Mike Cox combine the best of the laboratory and best of the classroom, introducing exciting new developments while communicating basic principles through a variety of new learning tools—from new in-text worked examples and data analysis problems to the breakthrough eBook, which seamlessly integrates the complete text and its media components.
| 
| Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text (with PhysicsNOW)
by Raymond A. Serway (Author), John W. Jewett (Author)
This successful text was the first to address the latest teaching and learning trends as suggested by the Introductory University Physics Project (IUPP) guidelines. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS features a concise approach to traditional topics, an early introduction to modern physics, integration of physics education research pedagogies, as well as the integration of contemporary topics throughout the text. This revision of PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS also contains text/media integration unlike no other...
| 
| Study Guide with Solutions Manual for McMurry's Organic Chemistry, 7th
by John E. McMurry (Author)
Written by Susan McMurry, the Study Guide and Solutions Manual provide answers and explanations to all in-text and end-of-chapter exercises.
| 
| Organic Chemistry (with CengageNOW 2-Semester Printed Access Card)
by John E. McMurry (Author)
Succeed in your course with the help of this proven best-seller! John McMurry's ORGANIC CHEMISTRY is consistently praised as the most clearly written book available for the course. In John McMurry's words: "I wrote this book because I love writing. I get great pleasure and satisfaction from taking a complicated subject, turning it around until I see it clearly from a new angle, and then explaining it in simple words." Through his lucid writing and ability to show the beauty and logic of organic...
|
|
|
