Basic Biochemistry

Author: Xu Fengcai
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The book is divided into 12 chapters. Chapters 1 to 2 elaborate on the structure, properties, and the relationship between structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins; Chapter 3 discusses the physicochemical properties, kinetics, and mechanisms of action of enzymes; Chapter 4 describes the structure and function of biological membranes; Chapters 5 to 9 explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, energy, lipids, as well as the biodegradation of proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids, and nucleotides in organisms; Chapters 10 to 11 provide a detailed account of the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins; Chapter 12 discusses the interrelationships of various material metabolism in organisms and the mechanisms of metabolic regulation. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students majoring in biotechnology, biochemistry, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, food science, sericulture, tea science, plant protection, environmental and resource sciences, animal science, genetics, microbiology, physiology, cytology, immunology, botany, and basic medical sciences. It can also be used as a reference book for graduate students and researchers in related fields.