By
Robert Stick, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands
Spencer Williams
Description
This book provides the "nuts and bolts" background for a successful study of carbohydrates - the essential molecules that not only give
you energy, but are an integral part of many biological processes.
A question often asked is 'Why do carbohydrate chemistry?' The
answer is simple: It is fundamental to a study of biology. Carbohydrates are the building blocks of life and enable biological processes
to take place.
Therefore the book will provide a taste for the subject of glycobiology.
Covering the basics of carbohydrates and
then the chemistry and reactions of carbohydrates this book will enable a chemist to gain essential knowledge that will enable them to
move smoothly into the worlds of biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.
Audience:
Researchers, scientists, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biochemistry and organic chemistry.
