An Introduction to Biochemistry

An Introduction to Biochemistry, Second Edition provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry. This book presents several analytical methods, including the citrulline reaction for proteins and the diffusion test for acetone.

Organized into two parts encompassing 25 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the general composition of the organism and the chemical characteristics of the chief organic and inorganic compounds that enter into its structure. This text then examines the chemical composition of the tissues and physiological systems. Other chapters consider the occurrence and identification of several pathological constituents of urine, which presents features of biochemical interest. This book discusses as well the significance and analytical reactions of the bile acids and esters. The final chapter deals with the internal environment, which in the higher animal is represented by the blood and the cerebrospinal and other tissue fluids.

This book is a valuable resource for biochemists.

Part I. Elements and Inorganic Compounds

I. The Subject Matter of Biochemistry

II. Biological Elements

III. Inorganic Compounds

IV. Solutions and Colloidal Systems

Part II. Organic Compounds

V. Classification and Characteristics

VI. Carbohydrates

VII. Reactions of Carbohydrates

VIII. Proteins

IX. Amino Acids and Protein Structure

X. Lipides

XI. Steroids

XII. Pigments: Pyrrole Derivatives, Carotinoids, Flavins

XIII. Catalysts

XIV. Nutrients

XV. Alimentary Digestion

XVI. Intermediate Metabolism: Carbohydrates

XVII. Intermediate Metabolism: Proteins

XVIII. Intermediate Metabolism: Lipides

XIX. Tissue Respiration

XX. Purines and Pyrimidines

XXI. Nitrogenous Bases

XXII. Urea

XXIII. Excretion

XXIV. Hormones

XXV. The Internal Environment

Appendix

Index