Fundamentals of Biochemistry, International Adaptation
6. Edition September 2025
1088 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 6th edition, featuring new authors Destin Heilman and Stephen Woski, is a comprehensive guide that integrates chemistry and biochemistry, offering clear and balanced insights into human health and disease. Designed for today's readers, the text features innovative pedagogy, enhanced visuals, scaffolded learning outcomes, and self-assessment tools. Building on the trusted approach of previous editions, it emphasizes the critical relationship between structure and function, streamlining the learning process and highlighting key topics.
This International Edition retains the strengths that made earlier editions successful. It features a new section called Global Insight at the end of each chapter, linking fundamental biochemical principles to real-world examples from different regions. Updated illustrations and revised problem sets enhance engagement and relevance, with a focused approach to specific biochemical topics.
2 Physical and Chemical Properties of Water 24
3 Amino Acids: The Building Blocks of Proteins 46
4 Proteins: Structure and Folding 67
5 Carbohydrates 121
6 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Genetic Information 150
7 Lipids, Bilayers, and Membranes 184
8 Passive and Active Transport 231
9 Mechnanisms of Enzyme Action 259
10 Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Control 300
11 Hormones and Signal Transduction 339
12 Bioenergetics 388
13 Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway 422
14 Additional Pathways in Carbohydrate Metabolism 481
15 The Citric Acid Cycle 509
16 Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis 541
17 Photosynthesis 592
18 Synthesis and Degradation of Lipids 629
19 Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids 685
20 Regulation of Fuel Metabolism 741
21 Nucleotide Synthesis and Degradation 772
22 DNA Replication 804
23 DNA Synthesis and Repair 833
24 RNA Metabolism 868
25 The Genetic Code and Translation 912
Appendix A Methods 966
Appendix B Element Color Key 1015
Glossary G- 1
Index I- 1