Main description:

Voet and Pratt's 4th edition of Principles of Biochemistry, challenges readers to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The latest edition continues this tradition, and additionally incorporates coverage of recent research and an expanded focus on preparing and supporting students throughout the course. With the addition of new conceptual assessment content to WileyPLUS, providing the opportunity to assess conceptual understanding of key introductory biochemistry concepts and retrain themselves on their misconceptions

Contents:

PART I INTRODUCTION

1 Life, Cells, and Thermodynamics 1

2 Physical and Chemical Properties of Water 22

PART II BIOMOLECULES

3 Overview of DNA Structure, Function, and Engineering 40

4 Amino Acids: the Building Blocks of Proteins 76

5 Polypeptide Sequences, Analysis, and Evolution 93

6 Protein Structure and Folding 127

7 Physiological Activities of Proteins 176

8 Saccharide Chemistry 217

9 Lipids, Bilayer, and Membranes 241

10 Passive and Active Transport 288

PART III ENZYMES

11 Mechanisms of Enzyme Action 315

12 Properties of Enzymes 355

13 Hormones and Signal Transduction 396

PART IV METABOLISM

14 Bioenergetics 436

15 Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway 472

16 Additional Pathways in Carbohydrate Metabolism 517

17 The Citric Acid Cycle 551

18 Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis 581

19 Photosynthesis 623

20 Synthesis and Degradation of Lipids 657

21 Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids 712

22 Regulation of Fuel Metabolism 767

PART V GENE EXPRESSION AND REPLICATION

23 Nucleotide Synthesis and Degradation 793

24 DNA Structure and Interactions with Proteins 821

25 DNA Synthesis and Repair 867

26 RNA Metabolism 919

27 The Genetic Code and Translation 962

28 Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 1013

Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems SP-1

Glossary G-1

Index I-1