Chemistry for biologists
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Chemistry for biologists
（The instant notes series）
Garland Science, c2013
3rd ed.
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams.
BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers:
The elements
Chemical bonds and molecular shape
Water- the biological solvent
Carbon, the basis for life on Earth
3D-molecular structure of organic compounds
Small inorganic molecules of biological importance
Some metals in biology
Molecular interactions
Common reaction types of carbon based compounds
Organic compounds by chemical class
Aromatic compunds
Chemical synthesis of biological molecules
Important biological macromolecules by class
Aqueous behaviour
Elementary thermodynamics
Kinetics
Spectroscopy
Units and calculations
Table of Contents
A. The elements
B. Chemical bonds and molecular shape
C. Water- the biological solvent
D. Carbon, the basis for life on Earth
E. 3D-molecular structure of organic compounds
F. Small inorganic molecules of biological importance
G. Some metals in biology
H. Molecular interactions
I. Common reaction types of carbon based compounds
J. Organic compounds by chemical class
K. Aromatic compounds
L. Chemical synthesis of biological molecules
M. Important biological macromolecules by class
N. Aqueous behaviour
O. Elementary thermodynamics
P. Kinetics
Q. Spectroscopy
Appendix: Units and calculations
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