J Fisher, J.R.P. Arnold, Julie Fisher (UK University of Leeds)

BIOS Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists

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Produktbeschreibung

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 elementsChemical bonds and molecular shapeWater- the biological solventCarbon, the basis for life on Earth3D-molecular structure of organic compoundsSmall inorganic molecules of biological importanceSome metals in biologyMolecular interactionsCommon reaction types of carbon based compoundsOrganic compounds by chemical classAromatic compunds Chemical synthesis of biological molecules Important biological macromolecules by classAqueous behaviourElementary thermodynamics KineticsSpectroscopyUnits and calculations

Produktdetails

• Instant Notes
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: Y120409
• 3. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 174mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9780415680035
• ISBN-10: 0415680034
• Artikelnr.: 33381529

Autorenporträt

Julie Fisher and John Arnold

Inhaltsangabe

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