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Chemistry for the biosciences : the essential concepts.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.Edition: 2nd ed. / Jonathan Crowe, Tony BradshawDescription: xxv, 678 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780199570874 (pbk.) :
  • 9780199570874 (acid-free paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 540 CRO
LOC classification:
  • QD415
Contents:
1.Introduction: why biologists need chemistry -- 2.Atoms: the foundation of life -- 3.Compounds and chemical bonding: bringing atoms together -- 4.Molecular interactions: holding it all together -- 5.Organic compounds 1: the framework of life -- 6.Organic compounds 2: adding function to the framework of life -- 7.Biological macromolecules: providing life\'s infrastructrure -- 8.Molecular shape and structure 2: the shape of large molecules -- 10.Isomerism: generating chemical variety -- 11.Chemical analysis 1: how do we know what is there? -- 12.Chemical analysis 2: now do whe know how much thereis? -- 13.Energy: what makes reactions go? -- 14.Kinetics: what affects the speed of a reaction? -- 15.Equilibria: how far do reactions go? -- 16.Acids, bases, and the aqueous environment: the medium of life -- 17.Chemical reactions 1: bringing molecules to life -- 18.Chemical reactions 2: reaction mechanisms driving the chemistry of life.
Summary: Leading students through the essential concepts that are central to understanding biological systems, this text uses everyday examples and analogies to build their confidence in an often daunting subject. By focusing on the key themes that unify the subject, it shows how integral chemistry is to the biosciences.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 540 CRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 215828
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 540 CRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213561

Previous ed.: 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Introduction: why biologists need chemistry -- 2.Atoms: the foundation of life -- 3.Compounds and chemical bonding: bringing atoms together -- 4.Molecular interactions: holding it all together -- 5.Organic compounds 1: the framework of life -- 6.Organic compounds 2: adding function to the framework of life -- 7.Biological macromolecules: providing life\'s infrastructrure -- 8.Molecular shape and structure 2: the shape of large molecules -- 10.Isomerism: generating chemical variety -- 11.Chemical analysis 1: how do we know what is there? -- 12.Chemical analysis 2: now do whe know how much thereis? -- 13.Energy: what makes reactions go? -- 14.Kinetics: what affects the speed of a reaction? -- 15.Equilibria: how far do reactions go? -- 16.Acids, bases, and the aqueous environment: the medium of life -- 17.Chemical reactions 1: bringing molecules to life -- 18.Chemical reactions 2: reaction mechanisms driving the chemistry of life.

Leading students through the essential concepts that are central to understanding biological systems, this text uses everyday examples and analogies to build their confidence in an often daunting subject. By focusing on the key themes that unify the subject, it shows how integral chemistry is to the biosciences.

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