Summary

Praise for the previous edition:

"...aided by clear diagrams and photographs, as well as sidebars that cover historical background, notable scientists, and practical applications of the chemistry concepts."—The Horn Book Guide

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical compositions of living organisms and of the chemical reactions that occur within them. This field of chemistry also studies the structure and function of biomolecules, as well as the process of gene replication and expression. Biochemistry, Second Edition introduces readers to the fundamentals of a highly interesting science that has recently experienced explosive growth and attracted much popular attention. Providing a detailed overview for those wishing to familiarize themselves rapidly with core concepts, this accessible title describes in straightforward language the most important developments and achievements in the field, identifies key ideas, and covers the essentials for anyone looking for a concise review of the modern aspects of biochemistry.

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About the Author(s)

Monique Laberge received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from McGill University. Her postdoctoral training was conducted in the department of biochemistry and biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was also a senior research investigator. Dr. Laberge taught protein structure and dynamics courses at Semmelweis University. Her research and publications were in the field of biomolecular simulations focused on the role of dynamics in protein function.