Chemistry of Biomolecules / Edition 1

by S. P. Bhutani

Overview

Biomolecules are molecules that are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of all living organisms. Ideal for graduate students and researchers, Chemistry of Biomolecules offers extensive coverage of important biomolecules from an organic chemistry point of view. The esteemed author discusses carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, pyrimidines, purines, nucleic acids, terpenoids, and lipids. He describes the various topics in simple, lucid language and explains the mechanisms of the reactions wherever required.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439839294
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/15/2010
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

For more than 37 years, S.P. Bhutani has taught organic chemistry at Rajdhani College, University of Delhi. He received the Prof. R.P. Mitra Gold Medal in M.Sc. from the University of Delhi and earned his Ph.D. on the chemistry of natural products from there as well.

Table of Contents

Carbohydrates. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins. Enzymes. Pyrimidines, Purines and Nucleic Acids. Terpenoids. Lipids-Oils and Fats. Index.