Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 8th edition

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 8th edition | ISBN-13 978-1319228002

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry is the #1 bestseller for the introductory biochemistry course because it brings clarity and coherence to an often unwieldy discipline, offering a thoroughly updated survey of biochemistry’s enduring principles, definitive discoveries, and groundbreaking new advances with each edition. This new Seventh Edition maintains the qualities that have distinguished the text since Albert Lehninger’s original edition—clear writing, careful explanations of difficult concepts, helpful problem-solving support, and insightful communication of contemporary biochemistry’s core ideas, new techniques, and pivotal discoveries. Again, David Nelson and Michael Cox introduce students to an extraordinary amount of exciting new findings without an overwhelming amount of extra discussion or detail. And with this edition, W.H. Freeman and Sapling Learning have teamed up to provide the book’s richest, most completely integrated text/media learning experience yet, through an extraordinary new online resource: SaplingPlus

Overview

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition remains the leading textbook for introductory biochemistry courses, renowned for its clear explanations, problem-solving support, and integration of the latest research. Authored by David Nelson and Michael Cox, this edition continues the legacy of Albert Lehninger by simplifying complex biochemical concepts and providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Content: Covers essential biochemical principles, metabolism, and molecular biology.
• Clarity & Accessibility: Easy-to-understand explanations of challenging concepts.
• Updated Research: Includes recent discoveries in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Table of Contents

Part I: Structure and Catalysis

1. 1. The Foundations of Biochemistry
   2. Water, the Solvent of Life
   3. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
   4. The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins
   5. Protein Function
   6. Enzymes
   7. Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
   8. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
   9. DNA-Based Information Technologies
   10. Lipids
   11. Biological Membranes and Transport
   12. Biochemical Signaling

Part II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism

1. 13. Introduction to Metabolism
   14. Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
   15. The Metabolism of Glycogen in Animals
   16. The Citric Acid Cycle
   17. Fatty Acid Catabolism
   18. Amino Acid Oxidation and the Production of Urea
   19. Oxidative Phosphorylation
   20. Photosynthesis and Carbohydrate Synthesis in Plants
   21. Lipid Biosynthesis
   22. Biosynthesis of Amino Acids, Nucleotides, and Related Molecules
   23. Hormonal Regulation and Integration of Mammalian Metabolism

Part III: Information Pathways

1. 24. Genes and Chromosomes
   25. DNA Metabolism
   26. RNA Metabolism
   27. Protein Metabolism
   28. Regulation of Gene Expression

Additional Resources

• Abbreviated Solutions to Problems
• Glossary for Quick Reference.