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This comprehensive text thoroughly explains basic biochemical concepts while offering a unified presentation of life and its variation through evolution. Incorporates both classical and current research to illustrate the historical source of much of our biochemical knowledge. Contains a wealth of biochemical applications such as agricultural, pharmaceutical, medical and forensic. This edition has been updated to reflect the enormous advances in molecular and protein structure. Features increased emphasis on human disease, more end-of-chapter problems and extensive use of molecular biological techniques.
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An opulent and expansive comprehensive textbook for students who have had the equivalent of one year of college chemistry and at least one semester of organic chemistry, as well as a one-year college course in general biology in which elementary biochemical concepts were discussed. This edition is updated throughout to keep pace with recent research advances, particularly in nucleic acid and protein structure. It also features an increased emphasis on human disease, more extensive use of molecular biological techniques, and striking new molecular graphics illustrations. Annual supplements are available on a subscription basis. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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