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Product Identifiers

PublisherFreeman & Company, W&H

ISBN-101429231246

ISBN-139781429231244

eBay Product ID (ePID)169570859

Product Key Features

Number of Pages784 Pages

Publication NameEssentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry

LanguageEnglish

SubjectLife Sciences / Biochemistry, Chemistry / Organic, Chemistry / General

Publication Year2014

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorDenise Guinn

Subject AreaScience

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight59.6 Oz

Item Length11.3 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2013-372239

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal540

Table Of Content1. Measuring Matter and Energy 1.1 Matter and Energy 1.2 Metric and English Units 1.3 Significant Figures in Measurements 1.4 Dimensional Analysis and Unit Conversion 2. Atomic Structure and Nuclear Radiation 2.1 Elements and the Structure of the Atom 2.2 The Periodic Table of Elements 2.3 Electrons 2.4 Ions 2.5 Radioisotopes and Nuclear Radiation 3. Compounds and Molecules 3.1 Ionic Compounds 3.2 Covalent Compounds 3.3 Shapes of Covalent Molecules 3.4 Polar Bonds and Polar Molecules 3.5 Intermolecular Forces of Attraction 4. Chemical Reactions and Chemical Quantities 4.1 The Mole: Counting and Weighing Matter 4.2 Writing and Balancing a Chemical Equation 4.3 Energy and Chemical Reactions 4.4 Reaction Kinetics 4.5 Chemical Equilibrium 5. Changes of State and the Gas Laws 5.1 Changes of State 5.2 The Gas Laws 5.3 Gas Mixtures and Partial Pressure 6. Hydrocarbons 6.1 Introduction to Hydrocarbons 6.2 Structure of Alkanes 6.3 Writing Alkane Structures 6.4 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Alkenes and Alkynes 6.5 Naming Hydrocarbons 6.6 Aromatic Hydrocarbons 7. Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules 7.1 Alcohols and Ethers 7.2 Amines 7.3 Carbonyl Containing Functional Groups 7.4 Stereoisomers 7.5 Phosphate Ester Functional Groups 8. Mixtures, Solution Concentrations, and Diffusion 8.1 Mixtures and Solutions 8.2 Solution Concentrations 8.3 Colloidal Dispersions and Suspensions 8.4 Diffusion of Solutes and Solvent through Membranes 9. Acids and Bases 9.1 Acids and Bases 9.2 pH 9.3 Buffers 10. The Reactions of Organic Functional Groups in Biochemistry 10.1 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions 10.2 Group Transfer Reactions: Esterification and Amidation Reactions 10.3 Hydrolysis Reactions 10.4 Addition-Elimination Reactions involving Water: Hydration and Dehydration 11. Carbohydrates: Structure and Function 11.1 An Overview of Carbohydrates and their Function 11.2 The Structure of the Common Monosaccharides 11.3 The Structure of Complex Carbohydrates 11.4 The Role of Oligosaccharides as Cell Markers 12. Lipids: Structure and Function 12.1 Fatty Acids: A Component of Many Lipids 12.2 Triglycerides: Energy Storage Lipids 12.3 Phospholipid and Glycolipid Membrane Lipids 12.4 Cholesterol, Steroids and Lipoproteins 13. Proteins: Structure and Function 13.1 Amino Acids 13.2 Peptides 13.3 Protein Architecture 13.4 Enzymes 14. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids 14.1 The Chemical Structure of Nucleotide and Polynucleotides 14.2 DNA Structure and Replication 14.3 The Role of DNA and RNA in Protein Synthesis 15. Metabolism and Bioenergetics 15.1 Overview of Energy and Metabolism 15.2 Carbohydrate Catabolism 15.3 Fatty Acid Catabolism 15.4 The Citric Acid Cycle 15.5 Oxidative Phosphorylation

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisAn innovative text from a highly experienced lecturer, this book offers a truly integrated approach to the course. Featuring numerous health applications, examples from clinical practice, and problem-solving support, students have everything they need to learn the fundamentals of chemistry in the context of their future profession., Connecting chemical concepts with health care applications alongside organic and biochemistry topics, Essentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry gives you everything you need to learn the fundamentals of chemistry in the context of relevant, potential careers.

LC Classification NumberQD31.3