
An Introduction to Biochemistry
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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.
Table of Contents
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
Product details
- No. of pages: 488
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Butterworth-Heinemann 1940
- Published: January 1, 1940
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9781483225395
About the Author
William Robert Fearon
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