Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Help students navigate the complex discipline of biochemistry with a clear and coherent presentation. Renowned authors David Nelson, Michael Cox, and new co-author Aaron Hoskins have focused this eighth edition around the fundamental principles to help students understand and navigate the most important aspects of biochemistry. Text features and digital resources in the new Achieve platform emphasize this focus on the principles, while coverage of recent discoveries and the most up-to-date research provide fascinating context for learning the dynamic discipline of biochemistry.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry and the organization of cells -- Water : the solvent for biochemical reactions -- Amino acids and peptides -- The three-dimensional structure of proteins -- Protein purification and characterization techniques -- The behavior of proteins : enzymes -- The behavior of proteins : enzymes, mechanisms, and control -- Lipids and proteins are associated in biological membranes -- Nucleic acids : how structure conveys information -- Biosynthesis of nucleic acids : replication -- Transcription of the genetic code : the biosynthesis of RNA -- Protein synthesis : translation of the genetic message -- Nucleic acid biotechnology techniques -- Viruses, cancer, and immunology -- The importance of energy changes and electron transfer in metabolism -- Carbohydrates -- Glycolysis

