Biosynthesis: Molecular and Cell Biochemistry

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This brief and accessible introduction to the biosynthesis of molecules of biological importance is geared towards helping non-specialist students understand and apply biochemical ideas through the liberal addition of examples, applications, exercises and questions throughout the text.

Author(s): Dr C. A. Smith, Dr E. J. Wood (auth.)
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Year: 1992

Language: English
Pages: 239


Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Basic principles of biosynthesis....Pages 1-27
Photosynthesis....Pages 28-51
Carbohydrates and gluconeogenesis....Pages 52-67
Polysaccharides....Pages 68-92
Nitrogen fixation and incorporation of nitrogen into amino acids....Pages 93-113
Amino acid interconversions....Pages 114-137
Purines and pyrimidines....Pages 138-153
Lipid biosynthesis....Pages 154-182
Polyisoprenoids and porphyrins....Pages 183-212
Back Matter....Pages 213-226