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Overview
MAXIMUM RETENTION—MINIMAL TIME
"...a clear and concise review of the material...there is enough content to give the student an understanding rather than them just memorizing, which allows for maximum success on the USMLE Step 1. This book is an excellent quick board review and a necessary addition to any medical student's books for the first two years." — Adam Darnobid, Fourth Year Medical Student, SUNY Upstate Medical University
"All of the questions that pertain to a specific disease or clinical presentation are extremely high-yield...a good review of the topic." — Lee Donner, Fourth Year Medical Student, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Deja Review: Biochemistry boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format—specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time. The format allows you to zero-in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses and so you can excel on your course exams and the USMLE Step 1.
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Meet the Author
Saad M. Manzoul, M.D., is a resident physician in the Diagnostic Radiology Program at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC. He graduated from Case School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hussan Mohammed is a Medical Student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. He obtained his undergraduate BS degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Table of Contents
Faculty Reviewers/Student Reviewers ix
Contributors xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Chapter 1 Proteins 1
Overview 1
Hemeproteins 6
Connective Tissue Proteins 13
Enzymes 16
Amino Acid Disorders 22
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 26
Chapter 2 Metabolism 31
Overview 31
Glycolysis 31
Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle 37
Gluconeogenesis 39
Oxidative Phosphorylation 41
Glycogen Metabolism 44
Disaccharide Metabolism 51
Hexose Monophosphate Shunt 54
Heme Metabolism 57
Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism 61
Amino Acid Transport 67
Urea Cycle 68
Cholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Steroid Biosynthesis 70
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 78
Chapter 3 Nutrition 83
Energy Needs 83
Macronutrients 84
Water-Soluble Vitamins 86
Fat-Soluble Vitamins 91
Minerals 95
Summary Charts 97
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 103
Chapter 4 Molecular Biology 107
Overview 107
Laboratory Techniques 109
Cell Cycle 115
DNA and Replication 118
RNA and Transcription 123
Translation 125
Cancer Drugs 129
Summary Chart 130
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 131
Chapter 5 Genetics 135
Overview 135
Chromosomal Abnormalities 139
Genetic Disorders 143
Cancer Genetics 145
Summary Chart 150
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 150
Chapter 6 Cell Biology and Physiology 155
Plasma Membrane 155
Membrane Proteins 157
NA+/K+ ATPase 159
Major Ion Transport Proteins 161
Nucleus 164
Endoplasmic Reticulum 166
Mitochondria 166
Golgi Apparatus 168
Lysosomal Storage Diseases 171
Cytoskeleton 174
Organelle Interactions 175
Cell-to-Cell Communication 177
Receptors 178
Arachidonic Acid Products 181
Muscle 183
Summary Chart 187
Clinical Vignettes-Make the Diagnosis 191
Index 195