Fundamentals of Biochemistry, International Adaptation

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