Fundamentals of Biochemistry, International Adaptation

Discover the essential biochemical concepts with "Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 6th Edition, International Adaptation," authored by Destin Heilman and Stephen Woski. This comprehensive guide integrates chemistry with biochemistry, offering balanced and clearly written insights relevant to human health and disease. Designed for modern students, this edition introduces innovative pedagogy and enhanced visuals to foster understanding, emphasizing self-assessment tools and scaffolded learning outcomes. Building on the trusted approach of previous editions, authors focus on the pivotal relationship between structure and function, streamlining the learning experience to highlight critical topics. With updated art renderings, it is an indispensable resource for students preparing for scientific challenges ahead.   This edition continues to uphold the successful elements from previous editions that have contributed to the book's popularity. It introduces a new feature called the "Regional Insight" at the end of each chapter, which links fundamental biochemical principles to real-world examples, enhancing students' understanding of how biochemistry is applied in various geographical settings. Additionally, this edition includes a revision of the problem sets, making them more effective, useful, and up-to-date.

1 Life, Cells and Thermodynamics 1
2 Physical and Chemical Properties of Water 24
3 Amino Acids: The Building Blocks of Proteins 46
4 Proteins: Structure and Folding 67
5 Carbohydrates 121
6 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Genetic Information 150
7 Lipids, Bilayers, and Membranes 184
8 Passive and Active Transport 231
9 Mechnanisms of Enzyme Action 259
10 Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Control 300
11 Hormones and Signal Transduction 339
12 Bioenergetics 388
13 Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway 422
14 Additional Pathways in Carbohydrate Metabolism 481
15 The Citric Acid Cycle 509
16 Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis 541
17 Photosynthesis 592
18 Synthesis and Degradation of Lipids 629
19 Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids 685
20 Regulation of Fuel Metabolism 741
21 Nucleotide Synthesis and Degradation 772
22 DNA Replication 804
23 DNA Synthesis and Repair 833
24 RNA Metabolism 868
25 The Genetic Code and Translation 912
Appendix A Methods 966
Appendix B Element Color Key 1015
Glossary G- 1
Index I- 1