Biochemistry / Mary K. Campbell

Contents;

1. The position of biochemistry in the sciences
The context of biochemistry
The organization of cells
Water, hydrogen bonding, pH and buffers

2. The molecular nature of cellular components
The molecules of life
Amino acids and peptides
Carbohydrates
Lipids

3. The dynamic aspects of biochemical reactions
Energy requirements: Thermodynamics
The three dimensional structure of proteins
The behavior of proteins: Enzymes
The dynamics of membrane structure

4. Metabolism
Metabolism and electron transfer
Glycolysis: Anaerobic oxidation of glucose
The citric acid cycle
Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation
Lipid metabolism
Photosynthesis
The metabolism of nitrogen
Summary of metabolism

5. The workings of the genetic code
The structure of nucleic acids
Biosynthesis of nucleic acids
The biosynthesis of proteins

Includes bibliographical references and index.