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Fundamentals of Biochemistry, International Adaptation

Heilman, Destin / Woski, Stephen / Voet, Donald / Voet, Judith G. / Pratt, Charlotte W.

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6. Edition September 2025
1088 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-37451-9
John Wiley & Sons

Discover the essential biochemical concepts with "Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 6th Edition, International Adaptation," authored by Destin Heilman and Stephen Woski. This comprehensive guide integrates chemistry with biochemistry, offering balanced and clearly written insights relevant to human health and disease. Designed for modern students, this edition introduces innovative pedagogy and enhanced visuals to foster understanding, emphasizing self-assessment tools and scaffolded learning outcomes. Building on the trusted approach of previous editions, authors focus on the pivotal relationship between structure and function, streamlining the learning experience to highlight critical topics. With updated art renderings, it is an indispensable resource for students preparing for scientific challenges ahead.



This edition continues to uphold the successful elements from previous editions that have contributed to the book's popularity. It introduces a new feature called the "Regional Insight" at the end of each chapter, which links fundamental biochemical principles to real-world examples, enhancing students' understanding of how biochemistry is applied in various geographical settings. Additionally, this edition includes a revision of the problem sets, making them more effective, useful, and up-to-date.

1 Introduction to the Chemistry of Life

2 Water

3 Amino Acids and Polypeptides

4 Proteins: Three-Dimensional

Structure

5 Carbohydrates

6 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Genetic Information

7 Lipids and Biological Membranes

8 Membrane Transport

9 Enzymatic Catalysis

10 Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Control

11 Biochemical Signaling

12 Introduction to Metabolism

13 Glucose Metabolism

14 Glycogen Metabolism

15 Citric Acid Cycle

16 Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation

17 Photosynthesis

18 Lipid Metabolism

19 Amino Acid Metabolism

20 Mammalian Fuel Metabolism: Integration and Regulation

21 Nucleotide Metabolism

22 DNA Replication

23 DNA Repair and Recombination

24 Transcription and RNA Processing

25 Protein Synthesis

26 Regulation of Gene Expression

APPENDIX A Methods

APPENDIX B Element Color Key

Solutions to Odd Problems

Glossary

Index