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This bestselling book continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues; pedagogically rich framework; wide variety of medical and biological applications; visually dynamic art program; and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. This edition also includes numerous new resources to improve users' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with OWL (Online Web-based Learning), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health users. ... Read more

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Never Shipped - Never Recieved
This seller failed to ship my book in time for my daughter to attend school. I ordered it 1 Aug and 26 Aug it still did not arrive. To this day, the status still says "not shipped." I had to buy the book from the university. I had to filed a claim with Amaszon since I have had it with poor communication. This seller provides little to no response. Stay away from this seller...

book was not in new conditions
When I received this book it was not in new condition. The book was bent from corners and it had small slice in the cover.

Great Purchase
The book was in perfect condition the only thing was I thought it came with the online owl acess and it didn't.

Great Shipper
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Introduction to General Organic and Biochemistry
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PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 1 before you take it!

500 USMLE-style questions and answers!

"Biochemistry and Genetics: PreTest is a valuable resource for students in their board preparation.The author does a good job of presenting complicated information in an easily accessible format with clinically relevant questions and detailed basic science answers." -- Daniel Eskenazi, Fourth Year MD/PhD Candidate, University of Washington School of Medicine

"…most of the questions are quite long, simulating the USMLE exam.I really like the detailed explanations. I think these are the best part of the book because they provide a thorough review of the disease processes and concepts. The topic areas covered are very representative of the high yield biochemistry info on the boards." -- David Scoville, Third Year Medical Student, University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, PreTest asks the right questions so you’ll know the right answers. You’ll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers along with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers. The content has been reviewed by students who recently passed their exams, so you know you are studying the most relevant and up-to-date material possible.No other study guide targets what you really need to know in order to pass like PreTest!

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Continuing Garrett and Grisham's innovative conceptual and organizing framework, "Essential Questions," BIOCHEMISTRY guides students through course concepts in a way that reveals the beauty and usefulness of biochemistry in the everyday world. Streamlined for increased clarity and readability, this edition also includes new photos and illustrations that show the subject matter consistently throughout the text. New end-of-chapter problems, MCAT practice questions, and the unparalleled text/media integration with the power of CengageNOW round out this exceptional package, giving you the tools you need to both master course concepts and develop critical problem-solving skills you can draw upon long after the course ends. ... Read more

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Balanced
This book has a good mix between chemistry and biology. You do not need to be a strictly a biology major or strictly a chemistry to understand the concepts presented in this book.

Best Biochemistry Book Ever
I used this book for all four years of biochemistry classes while getting my B. S. in biochemistry.This book was my main reference in classes which suggested other texts.It saved me thousands of dollars because I never had to buy another book on the subject.I still use it two years later as a reference in my lab.In addition, it has been incredibly helpful while making my way through my Master's.I can't think of a subject that it leaves untouched.It is a relatively easy read and it's very logically laid out.

High quality, great value
This book was required for a class and was about $50 cheaper on Amazon than the campus bookstore.The book is in very good condition.It is by no means my favorite class, but the book is a good supplement to the class material and makes a pretty tough class more manageable/understandable.

Satisfy
Condition was excellent and it look brand new also I would reconmmend people to buy from this seller.

good quality of book and delivery service
I buy this book is not because its cheap price (only 34 cents), but because I know I need a principle book in the area of Biochemistry, peticularly in food take in metablism related topics. Based on the reviews other reader provided, I understood that I was ordering a right one. My advise to these self-taught reader: do not use a comprehesive book at beginning. Always start with something old and simple. It will give you enough understanding and confidence before you read more details. I really appreciate for all different reviews provided for scientic textbooks. ... Read more

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the book was in good condition and came to me right on time. quicker than i thought!

Good product and fast shipping
Very fast shipping, and came in proper packaging just like it was mentioned as brand new.

I would buy here again
I got the book in a timely fashion the book is in great condition, no torn pages, highlighter marks, or other marking on the book. The cover was a little worn, but actually it was in incredibly good shape considering it was a paperback book and it was just a little bend in the cover. Overall I had a great experience and would recommend this book seller to my friends on campus.

goodfor introductory biochemistry
The text book is easy to read and straight to the point, short chapters and the problems at the end of each chapter are helpfull. Totally would recomend it. I got the book on time and in excellent condition.

Best Biochem book I have used
This was a required text for my Biochem and related courses in Pharmacy school.This is an excellent text... sufficiently easy to read and concise.Chapters are short (most are 10-12 pages) so subject material is broken down well.Certainly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Fifty clinical cases help you excel in biochemistry courses and the USMLE Step 1

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Great product!!
It's a great way to review and study biochemistry using a conceptual approach! Highly recommend! ... Read more

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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core concepts of Biochemistry II -- and get the best possible grade. From biosynthesis and integrated metabolism to the molecular cloning of DNA, you get clear, jargon-free explanations of all the fundamentals, illustrated throughout with a wealth of figures and formulas. ... Read more

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Condensed enough
This book is about 258 pages and has what I was looking for.There are plenty of reaction mechanisms for the molecular reactions taking place and the book is basic enough that I can start here before moving on to more detailed texts.

helpfull for class
I did not use this book very much, but it did provide good information and gave a quick and dirty break down instead of the detail you get in class.This book would be good to read before you take the class so you would have some background infromation before you dive in.

Good thing I ordered this
This book single handedly got me through biochemistry. Great as a study aide, especially if you are having a hard time understanding the concepts. Explains them in a simple, straight-forward way with lots of examples and diagrams. ... Read more

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Very detailed book to study from
This book is the textbook I had to buy for my Biochemistry class. I find myself relying more on the book to learn concepts which the professor introduced during lecture. This book is highly detailed in terms of definition and examples, although sometimes it may get too detailed. Those extra details sometimes aren't worth studying for because they will not likely be on the midterms or the final exams.

Great deal, excellent condition
The textbook was recieved in the amount of time promised and it was in excellent condition.The text seemed brand new.It was also an AMAZING deal compared to what our school bookstore is charging.Thanks!

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I received this book shortly after I had ordered it. It was in great quality.

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Excellent for busy student
This book has helped me stay in line with what my professor is going over. The only draw back is the lack of space on some pages to add in adequate text. overall it is a great product ... Read more

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This new biochemistry text features a modern, chemical approach, always explaining the underlying chemistry of key biochemical molecules and reactions while taking advantage of recent developments. Features a true thematic and modern approach with a strong emphasis on research. ... Read more

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Good supplement book
I find this textbook to be a good supplement to the one I use for class (Lehniger).
It provides clear & simple understanding of the subject matter.

College Students Listen Up!
This was definitely what I needed.I saved a whole bunch of money by not using my university's book store.This book even came with the interactive CD which was also pretty expensive.I wasn't even sure that the book came with the CD because it was only mentioned in the comments of the product.So make sure you read each items description carefully because it could end up saving you about a hundred bucks!The book is in fantastic condition too.Who cares if there is highlighting in some chapters I'm just gonna end up doing the same thing.

Makes Biochemistry readable
Unlike most Biochemistry books, this one is readable. It also has full solutions for every problem at the end of the chapter (not just odd or even soluton sets from your typical science text book). i'm taking this class as MCAT review and it is helping me remember a lot of the orgo and gen chem II stuff.

An excellent, one-semester course in biochemistry
This book is not intended as a detailed account of biochemistry, rather it is meant to be used in its entirety as a semester-length, overview of biochemistry.Further, I would argue that the text is geared towards pre-medical and pre-physician assistant students, because a lot of interesting topics such as sulfur metabolism are not covered.Unlike larger tomes introducing a student to biology or organic chemistry, Essential Biochemistry sacrifices depth for the information a college instructor actually has time to teach in fifteen weeks.Even so, this slimmer volume has perhaps too many details, but it is much more focused than books two or three times its size.

As a point of criticism, I question the need for the first few chapters of the book.You should know basic chemistry and biology before you take a course in biochemistry.But these obligatory chapters stating the obvious seem to be a staple of all introductory science texts.

The text is well-written and pleasant to read.There are some interesting figures and charts, but the most helpful are the detailed diagrams for specific biochemical pathways (the citric acid cycle, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, etc).Scattered through the text are "boxes," commentaries and information that provide "a closer look" at a specific topic or area of historical and current research.I liked reading these boxes because they offered a break in tone from the rest of the text.Finally, the book comes with an accompanying CD.I did not make time to use the CD, and so I cannot offer a review.

Table of Contents

Part I: Molecular Structure and Function

1. The Chemical Basis of Life
2. Aqueous Chemistry
3. From Genes to Proteins
4. Myoglobin and Hemoglobin: A Study of Protein Structure and Function
5. Cytoskeletal and Motor Proteins
6. Chymotrypsin:A Model Enzyme
7. Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition
8. Biological Membranes

Part II: Metabolic Reactions

9. Overview of Mammalian Metabolism and Free Energy
10. Glucose Metabolism
11. The Citric Acid Cycle
12. Oxidative Phosphorylation
13. Photosynthesis
14. Lipid Metabolism
15. Nitrogen Metabolism
16. Regulation of Mammalian Fuel Metabolism

Part III: Management of Genetic Information

17. DNA Replication
18. Cancer and DNA Repair
19. Transcription and RNA
20. Protein Synthesis

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u said ur book was brand new. but its not. its used...there are scribbles everywhere on the textbook and some pages were folded up weirdly. and the CD was definitely used as well. DONT LIE on amazon. ... Read more

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Biochemistry provides the most up to date coverage is important in this course with in-depth and accurate coverage of the chemical concepts that underlie classical biochemical theory, as well as providing coverage of the exciting, modern developments in this dynamic field. The fourth edition challenges students to learn the chemical concepts that underlie both classical biochemical theory as well as the latest developments in the field. It follows a more brief and qualitative approach to present biochemistry with chemical rigor, focusing on the structures of biomolecules, chemical mechanisms, and evolutionary relationships. ... Read more

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Descent
Shipping time was great and the book was in good condition overall. However, there was a large amount of highlighting that was not mentioned in the book description.

Just started this class, but this book is very informative.
I just started going through this book and so far it is an invaluable resource to my class.It looks like it will come in handy as a great reference tool far after I have completed my veterinary studies!

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The book was as expected, not brand new but still in fairly good condition.Shipping was quick and that's all that I was really looking for.Would recommend this book to any college biochem student and this seller to anyone.

Excellent, detailed coverage...once you know the basics
I was first introduced to this book in my 3rd year undergrad biochemistry course (a biochem-for-biochem-majors course). I couldn't stand it! It went into so much detail about every aspect of biochemistry (well above and beyond the scope of the course), but never provided any simple introductions. Advanced material is always appreciated (by me, at least), but not in the required readings, and certainly not when there's no gradual introduction into it!

Three years later, I had to take a basic biochem course (with no exemptions allowed...argh), and the required book was the Berg, Stryer, etc. textbook. That book provides a great low-level introduction. Being the kind of person that likes to know a lot about a topic and actually UNDERSTAND material as opposed to memorising it, I started referring to my old Voet & Voet text again. What a difference! When I read sections of V&V with a basic understanding of the concept, it was very informative, helpful and INTERESTING!

I highly recommend V&V for everyone who wants to UNDERSTAND (not memorise) biochemistry, but absolutely not as the main textbook for an intro course. It's a great supplementary resource for those intro courses, and a fantastic reference afterward, but it's just too complex and in-depth for the beginner, even the beginner chem or biochem major.

Not quantitative
There are no quantitative worked examples in any of the chapters! The authors leave it up to you to solve the problems
at the end of each chapter, and then consult the answer book: a pedagogical mistake! For you to solve some real-world
problems, you can't just rely on the derivations and presentation of their formulae, they need to show how the formulae can
be combined and rearranged to solve problems. Great color illustrations and plenty of detail, but not practical. ... Read more

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Intended for use in the two-term, freshman-level General, Organic, and Biochemistry course taken by Allied Health students, the Ninth Edition of this widely adopted text includes improved explanations, updated materials, cutting-edge developments, emerging technologies, and revisions to the popular Chemistry in Action sections. Hein, Pattison, Best, and Arena is a market-proven text that provides the most comprehensive coverage of general, organic, and biochemistry available at this level.

Experienced authors, Hein, Pattison, Best, and Arena, recognize that both science and mathematics can be daunting subjects to students. They skillfully anticipate areas of difficulty and pace the text accordingly. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of how chemical principles relate to their lives and future careers. The authors focus on problem solving over rote memorization and provide a variety of exercises to aid in the development of this essential skill.

While the authors have revised and updated sections on inorganic and organic chemistry throughout the text, they particularly focused on incorporating many of the recent developments in biochemistry. ... Read more

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great condition exactly what I ordered
this book was in amazing condition as good as brand new, the book store at my school was charging twice as much for used books in horrible condition so glad I bought from here.

Introduction to General Organic and Biochemistry
Excellent and just what was needed and used by the professor.

Price was also reasonable rather than buying it from the school

Perfect condition Fast shippng!
This book came in brand new condition for the best price out there. Fast shipping. I love the way the book is set up, very easy to understand. Lots of practice excercises and review questions to help you. ... Read more

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This best-selling GOB text continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues, pedagogically rich framework, a wide variety of medical and biological applications, visually dynamic art program, and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. Plus, this edition includes numerous new resources to help students' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with our popular technological tools OWL (online homework management system) and CengageNOW (student assessment program), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health students. ... Read more

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no cd but book was in good condition and it arrived in a reasonable amount of time

Wow! That was the fastest service ever!
Product came as advertised in a shorter period of time then indicated (said 5 to 16 days, and it came in 4 days.)

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card)
Great chem book.

The "CengageNOW access card/code" that comes with this book on amazon is NOT the same as an "OWL code".The access code with this book will provide you with an online version of the text and sample tests to help you learn...and gives you the opportunity to put in a "key code" provided by your professor to access something else...
[...]

The OWL code does not come with an online version of the textbook.
I've found that the company likes to make the differences in their products confusing to the consumer, so you buy everything.

I recommend buying a cheap used copy and if you need it, purchasing OWL through cengage to greatly reduce your expenses. It's totally worth it - as long as your used text arrives before the first day of class!

FAST AND EASY
EVEN THOUGH ITS AN EDITION EARLIER IT IS THE SAME EXACT AS THE NEW ONE PLUS THIS ONE HAS A PERIODIC TABLE. THKS FOR FAST SHIPMENT AND A GREAT BOOK THAT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION JUST AS DESCRIBED

Great Book
It had some written notes in it, but everything is clearly visible. It's in great condition and the CD was included and works fine. It arrived on time. ... Read more

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Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life, Fourth Edition, is the ideal text for students who do not specialize in biochemistry but require a strong grasp of essential biochemical principles for their future careers.

NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION:

* Increased relevance: Features brand-new "Biochemistry in Perspective" essays that show students how biochemical principles will be applied in their future scientific careers

* Enhanced problem-solving: Includes twice as many problems as the previous edition, spanning a wider range of difficulty and equipping students with stronger skills in critical thinking

* Greater currency: Covers the latest scholarship on such topics as macromolecular crowding, systems biology, and protein-folding diseases, to keep students up to date and poised for further study

* Improved illustrations: Includes more than sixty new figures to better help students visualize complex biochemical processes and understand the impact of these processes on the living state

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* Multiple-choice quizzes that comprise over 600 questions to help students ace their exams
* Over 300 interactive 3-D models of molecules in tutorial and quiz format, to help students identify important biomolecules and grasp their basic structural principles

Instructor Resources (available to adopters of the text and password-protected)
* All illustrations from the text available in electronic format for download into lecture presentations
* Comprehensive Test Bank that includes over 700 questions in editable Word files for easy customization (available only on the Instructor's Resource CD-ROM: contact your Oxford University Press sales representative for details)
* All "Biochemistry in Perspective" essays from the text, including favorites from past editions

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Biochemistry:The Molecular Basis of Life
This is a good biochemistry text book.I am really disappointed by the response of the sales representative and the response from the sales offices in New Delhi and Bombay.I bought this book understanding that I will also have the acess to the online resources of this book which will enable me to prepare power point presentation.But inspite of sending repeated emails and telephonic calls I havent been provided by the username and password to be access the inline resources.This reflects the indifferent attitude of the concerned staff of Oxford University Press which discourages from buying any of their products in future.

Excellent coverage, and much simpler to read and understand than other books
I am taking biochemistry again as a graduate student, so this is not the first time I have to deal with biochemistry and its books, resembles one of my worst nightmares, I have to tell you, that this book cover most of general biochemistry that you have to know like many other books, but with one difference " you can actually understand what you are reading", it has a much simpler and clear aproach than other books, this defenatily a book for a student, specially undergraduate. It has a good organization, everything fact is illustrated with an example, which really helps you to understand better a concept, and in each page you have key words, which is always a good reminder, a summary of important concepts in the end of each chapter, which really helps you review after reading and for the exams, and also the questions review in the end of each chapter they are excellent, working with each concept from the basics and moving to more challenge questions, there is also a web site, I just found out last night, where you can see the molecules and reactions in 3D and taque quizes(excellent). I also purchased the study guide which I didnt get yet, but judgging by this book I dought it is not going to be worth it. Now don't get the wrong idea, biochemistry is a complex subject, you will need to study and dedicate, and this book is a tool for and will make much easier for you it did for me. Thanks for the authors, finally somebody made a book focus in learning and teaching not just for biochemists that already know a hell of biochemistry..Thank you soo much..

biochemisrty: the molecular basis of life
book was delivered when promised and works like a charm in my daughters biochemistry class

Biochemistry Book review
Good for undergraduate level learning and/or basic level.It would be nice for one that is intense for my program,

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Absolute help
I nearly did not buy this book because of the reviewer who claimed it did not contain the solutions for the text problems - but other reviewers said it did, so I took a chance and bought it. The main detraction of this guide for me is that it's easy to miss that there are worked solutions because it's the section at the back. I don't have time for the discussion questions, crossword puzzles and such BUT the worked solutions have saved me in this class.I no longer waste time wondering where I went wrong after attempting the problems. This guide for me is a must-have to accompany the text. The explanations so far have been just right for me to follow. I gave it only 4 stars because the first half is a waste for me and makes the solutions guide nearly as thick as the text!

not what i thought
i thought this book would be explained solutions for the problems found in the actual textbook.its actually just a review book relating to each chapter, with new problems/ solutions/ quizzes etc. still useful, but not as correlated to the textbook as i had thought.

Biochemistry
This book is very useful, though the book may not contain as many problems(e.g muitipule choices) to be solved as you think!
Anyway,I buy this book in order to prepare GRE sub-biochemistry exam.and I find it great ,not only assist you for the exam, but enhance your biochemistry knowledge as well!!

Very pleased
The producted was in the condition promised by the seller.I am satisfied with the product BUT I paid extra for priority shipping and it took over a week to receive the book.

Great resource
This workbook contains cross-words and a variety of different quiz questions to help review.I probably use this source more than the text associated with it, because our class is focused around the lecture moslty. A great buy and a great way to keep up with the material. ... Read more

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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 excelon your course exams and the USMLE Step 1.

• Active recall questions allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content
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• Portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket
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(Benjamin Cummings)Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Introductory textbook for students taking a one-year biochemistry course. Includes new chapters. Previous edition: c1996. The CD-ROM contains an outline, concepts, terminology, and quizzing sections. System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT or MacOS 7.6.1+. ... Read more

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These people all lie
Don't misjudge my review; I'm not just some lazy kid who hates all work.I'm in the honors program at UCI studying to be a doctor.And this book isn't very good.The reading, I will grant, isn't too bad.Most of the time it's easy to follow, and sometimes it's confusing.However, the problem comes when you try to put it all to the test and do the problems at the end of the chapter.Not only does the book present problems that were not covered in the reading, but it doesn't explain the answers, either.It just gives them to you.I am forced to constantly ask a friend of mine if he knows how to get the answer they give, because the book gives no indication of how to arrive at it.It also withholds information; in one problem in chapter 5 the answer they give is only possible, ONLY possible, if chymotrypsin cleaves a protein at isoleucine (the book only gives leucine, not iso-).In the next problem, it is virtually the same thing, taking cleavage information and trying to put amino acids in the correct order.However, in this one, their answer insists that you NOT cleave at isoleucine.Otherwise you'd be wrong and wonder what you did.Of course, you'd get no explanation.If you have to get this book for a class, then fine.Good luck with the homework if you have to turn in the problems.But if you're getting it to further challenge yourself of your own accord, search around for some type of solutions manual first, because this book won't tell you how to get anything.It assumes you have a lot of background knowledge already, so I don't know where one reviewer got the notion that this is great for beginners...if you want a good book for beginners, seek out the Garrett & Grisham book.It simplifies biochemistry beyond belief compared to this book.

Excellent Book to start Biochemistry!
Mathew's Biochemistry is an excellent book to start this difficult subject! The easy diagrams and interesting notes just keeps you wanting to learn more...Read, read and read.If only it could have a more clinical focus it would be 100% perfect. Combine it with "Harper's Biochemistry" and you will soon run A+ on scores! To die for!

great book!
I am a biochemistry major at the university of the philippines.i have several biochem books on my shelf and i just recently purchased a copy of the 2000 edition (i also have the 2nd ed).the book just keeps getting better.the book really helps a lot especially when the class lecture corresponds with how the book presents the subject matter.as a biochem major, i'd say this is a pretty good way to present biochem.it makes it seem easy and fun to read.you look at the pictures and read the caption and you learn the idea in a flash.

One of the best biochemistry book
I have not seen the 2000 edition yet, but the previous edition is very elegantly written. Compare with some other biochemistry text, this book provides another view into biochemistry. Almost (if not all) all thechapters have a special topic after the chapter text, showing you how wecan turn the dry text into useful experimental tools for solving life'sproblem, scientifically. These special topics also give us a view into thephysical chemistry world, which has become more and more important at thetime.

Illustrative
It's difficult to review a book on a subject as biochemistry, when you're a student, and this is the only book I've read on the subject. This book is used by medical students at the Universty of Bergen, Norway, and as a student I find it very easy to read (if you have mind that biochemistry isnot an easy subject). The illustrations and figures in the book arehelpful, and often, you can get the essential in the text by only lookingat the figures. ... Read more

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This concise, introductory text focuses on the basic principles of biochemistry, filling the gap between the encyclopedic volumes and the cursory overview texts. Principles of Biochemistry, 4/e has a well-deserved reputation for being the most accurate biochemistry textbook in the market. Widely praised in its previous edition for currency, and clarity of exposition, the new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent changes in this dynamic discipline. ... Read more

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Good product.
I purchased this product in good condition here on Amazon and was able to sell it in good condition on Ebay. It was not new, but because I needed it for a class it was functional, it had all pages and every page was legible.

FRUSTRATED AND ANNOYED!!!
Its been almost a month since I ordered my book and it still hasn't arrived. Part of the purchase included a question testbank which I received promptly but the book hasn't arrived. I've sent 4 emails to this seller and still haven't received a reply or information on my order. So I suggest if you need something promtly don't buy from this seller. I'm getting behind in my class and will now have to buy another book.

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Not as Good as Expected!
I had to purchase the book because of the General Biochemistry course that I took at school. Although it is a well-written book, it does not provide the materials that are covered in our class. I do not even know why this book is required for an upper-division general biochemistry course! In other words, the book is very superficial and does not have enough substance.

Moreover, there are a lot of errors in the answer key section. You can pay slightly more and buy Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, but at least you would have something that you can learn from. I would not recommend this book.

Biochemistry text that leans more on the chemistry side...
This book was adopted by my university for a senior level / first year graduate level biochemistry course.It is well written and contains no messy jargon.Literally all of the text is useful information.In addition, it is concise.

My chief complaints about the book are: 1) the illustrations require substantial updating to be compared to what is presently available even in inferior texts.2) it lacks clinical/biological correlations and focuses instead on the quantitative nature of biochemistry (acid base calculations etc)Clinical correlations are certainly essential to applying biochemistry concepts.If this book had either or both of these two items, it would have earned 5 stars from me!

Instead, I recommend the following texts:
- Biochemistry: outstanding illustrations and concept coverage.
- Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach: outstanding clinical correlations with concise concept coverage and good illustrations (although not in full color)
- Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Fourth Edition: outstanding text and illustrations!
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Learn BIOCHEMISTRY without stressing out your brain CELLS

Trying to understand the chemical processes of living organisms but having trouble metabolizing the complex concepts? Here's your lifeline! Biochemistry Demystified helps synthesize your understanding of this important topic.

You'll start with a review of basic chemical concepts and a look at cell structures and cell division. Next, you'll study carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, nucleotides, and enzymes. Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and the control of chemical processes round out the coverage. Hundreds of examples and illustrations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter questions and a final exam help reinforce learning.

This fast and easy guide offers:

• Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts
• Details on DNA and RNA
• Coverage of hormones and neurotransmitters
• A chapter on analytical techniques and bioinformatics
• A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Biochemistry Demystified is your key to mastering this vital life sciences subject.

Customer Reviews (5)

Error after error; ripped from wikipedia
Error after error, and diagrams ripped straight from from wikipedia. Pg 156 shows wrong structures for cytosine. Unbelievable

full of errors
This book looks like it might be an easy read until you encounter error after error, and then you get bogged down double checking the facts that the editors should've done. There was one error on p18, two on p19, and one on p20 that started getting me frustrated because they were back to back to back. I was able to grind through them because I knew the material, but was becoming concerned that if there were mistakes in new material, I would be incorporating incorrect info into my long term memory. That would be worse then never having read the book. I decided to give the book one last chance and jumped ahead to the nucleic acid chapter. This was mostly new material to me, so it was a good test to see if this book was detailed enough to teach me something new where I couldn't fill in the gaps subconciously. My first observation was that half the chapter on nucleic acids was spent on how to make a pyrimidine and a purine, which I don't think is very relevant. Since the chapter was only 20 pages long, I would've expected it to be almost entirely on the biochemistry of RNA and DNA (at a high level view). It didn't matter, I was quickly lost trying to decipher the 11 step uracil monophosphate synthesis diagram, and my two semesters of organic chemistry didn't come to my aid.

I gave it two stars for those who already know the material and just need a refresher, and who get some sort of thrill by playing gotcha with the author.

Good re-hash
I studied the subject some 20 years ago, and needed to get re-acquainted with it for further study purposes.
The book is good for this purpose, but is certainly not comprehensive in its coverage of metabolism, the main essence of biochemistry.
It should be remembered that most people that study biochemistry are NOT going to be biochemists, as it is a para-medical and para-clinical subject for most disciplines.
The book is an adequate re-introduction to the subject, but no better than that.
Get hold of Schaums theory and problems in biochemistry after this one.
Derek

summary
This is a good summary, but a college chemistry book is more detailed.Yet it fills some gaps to a chemistry course.I would suggest previewing the chapters before purchasing the book to make sure it is the right purchase.

High Error Rate
This book conveys the idea that the reader is destined to become a successful biochemist after reading it. This is true, in the sense that the reader must already know quite a bit of biochemistry to sort out all the errors, inconsistencies, and oversimplifications in it. Then the book might serve as a refresher. Of course, then the reader has little need for it. Otherwise, this book is more likely to propel the reader into a state of confusion, rather than to a luminous career in biochemistry. Try Biochemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) instead, although the coverage is rather different. ... Read more

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Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry offers concise, up-to-date, and authoritative coverage of the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology as they relate to medicine.

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Metabolism includes various pathways of chemical reactions; understanding these pathways leads to an improved knowledge of the causes, preventions, and cures for human diseases. Medical Biochemistry: Human Metabolism in Health and Disease provides a concise yet thorough explanation of human metabolism and its role in health and diseases. Focusing on the physiological context of human metabolism without extensive consideration of the mechanistic principles of underlying enzymology, the books serves as both a primary text and resource for students and professional in medical, dental, and allied health programs. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Relevant info for med school and boards
This book contains clinically relevant biochemistry for medical students.The chapters on cholesterol are great, and more accurate than other texts.I had trouble with biochemistry--study the pathways over and over again, then read the text, and it will all make sense.Also, the clinical portions of this book are very pragmatic.And the writing is clear and the text concise.Relevant pathology for boards is covered at the ends of chapters.

Superb Medical Writing
This book by Miriam Rosenthal and Robert Glew is a rare example of superb writing and excellent pedagogy.Because the writing is so very good, the book is easy to read.

The book relates biochemistry to medicine, and so is more useful and interesting than mostbiochemistry textbooks.It's a huge improvement over the pretentious and obtuse textbook _Biochemistry_ by Berg et al.

It's also easy to handle--one can pick it up with two fingers.

Great resource for Medical Students and others!
This is an excellent resource for covering the medically relevant aspects of biochemistry and metabolism.The information is well-organized and concise, and does a wonderful job of integrating information across the spectrum of metabolism.This text helped to both consolidate and enhance my understanding of Biochemistry, and is the perfect resource for medical and other health-sciences students! ... Read more