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The seventh edition of General, Organic, and Biochemistry is designed to help undergraduate health-related majors, and students of all other majors, understand key concepts and appreciate the significant connections between chemistry, health, disease, and the treatment of disease. This text continues to strike a balance between theoretical and practical chemistry, while emphasizing material that is unique to health-related studies. The text has been written at a level intended for students whose professional goals do not include a mastery of chemistry, but for whom an understanding of the principles and practice of chemistry is a necessity.

Designed for the one- or two-semester course, this text has an easy-to-follow problem-solving pedagogy, vivid illustrations, and engaging applications. ... Read more

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Chemistry Textbook Purchase
I purchased a chemistry text from Amazon & after some initial confusion on what edition I was being shipped, I got the correct text and it arrived ahead of schedule.I appreciate the patience of those involved with me as I was a bit "panic-ed" about getting the text on time.

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General, Organic, & Biochemistry
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Fast Shipping - came as described!
This book was a good price - it was delivered quickly and came in very good shape. ... Read more

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Biochemistry Molecular Biology of Plants is a major contribution to the plant sciences literature, superbly edited by three distinguished scientists, Bob B. Buchanan, Wilhelm Gruissem, and Russell L. Jones, with contributions from more than 50 world-renowned scientists. With over 1,400 pages, 1,100 full-colour original drawings and 500 photographs this work qualifies, in the words of the Science reviewer, as:

"an essential reference for practicing plant biologists and for the increasing number of scientists from other disciplines who are entering the field of plant biology. To exploit fully the wealth of new information provided by the genome projects and to integrate the metabolic, regulatory, and signal transduction pathways of complex organisms, biologists will require a solid command of biochemistry and physiology. For this reason, the publication of Biochemistry Molecular Biology of Plants could not have come at a more opportune and auspicious time."

This book is meticulously organised and richly illustrated, useful both for teaching and for reference. The multi-authored work provides a contemporary view of its subject, including molecular biology, cell biology, and plant physiology, integrated around the themes of:

• compartmentation
• cell reproduction
• energetics
• metabolism
• development

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Ninfa/Ballou/Benore is a solid biochemistry lab manual, dedicated to developing research skills in students, allowing them to learn techniques and develop the organizational approaches necessary to conduct laboratory research.

Ninfa/Ballou/Benore focuses on basic biochemistry laboratory techniques with a few molecular biology exercises, a reflection of most courses which concentrate on traditional biochemistry experiments and techniques. The manual also includes an introduction to ethics in the laboratory, uncommon in similar manuals. Most importantly, perhaps, is the authors' three-pronged approach to encouraging students to think like a research scientist: first, the authors introduce the scientific method and the hypothesis as a framework for developing conclusive experiments; second, the manual's experiments are designed to become increasingly complex in order to teach more advanced techniques and analysis; finally, gradually, the students are required to devise their own protocols. In this way, students and instructors are able to break away from a "cookbook" approach and to think and investigate for themselves.

Suitable for lower-level and upper-level courses; Ninfa spans these courses and can also be used for some first-year graduate work. ... Read more

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Biochemistry
The lab manual was shipped in a timely manner! It was in excellent condition on the inside and the outside! Will buy from this seller in the future!!!!

A decent lab manual for Biochemistry
I used this book as a lab manual for my Biochemistry class in college. The book itself is well organized in most respects. However, there are some parts that were well explained in the manual when it came to trying to answer the problems at the end of each experiment. Some of the examples given in the pre-lab didn't apply to the questions being asked so it would lead our class to having to nag the professor for some answers on how to solve the problem. Overall though the techniques employed are relative and effective when it comes to the biochemistry field.

i sold this book after i graduated college
now i'm in a field where i wish dearly that I still had it. it's pretty general, and that's why i like it. ... Read more

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The first book in two decades to address this multi-faceted field, The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides provides the most up-to-date information on insecticide classification, formulation, mode of action, resistance, metabolism, environmental fate, and regulatory legislation. The book draws on the author’s groundbreaking research in insect detoxification. It discusses mechanisms at the molecular level such as specific enzymes that contribute to insecticide resistance, the modification of which can change insecticide susceptibility and influence host plant selections in phytophagous insects.
Beginning with a general introduction, eleven chapters integrate classical toxicology with physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to present a comprehensive look at the field. The book discusses the demand and formulation of pesticides and describes each type from dusts and powders to baits and aerosols. It classifies insecticides by target, chemical compound, and mechanism; evaluates toxicity testing procedures; explains pesticide uptake, mode of action, and metabolism; and explores species differences, resistance, and interactions. It also considers pesticides in the environment and federal and state regulatory legislation and enforcement.
A long-awaited, state-of-the-science review on insect toxicology, this indispensable book brings you up-to-date on the many aspects and implications of pesticide use and provides the necessary background and platform from which to conduct future research. ... Read more

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Dr. Dawn Marks and her coauthors cover human biochemistry in a reasonably comprehensive fashion for students, using case studies to show the relationship between biochemistry and clinical problems. Facts and pathways are presented to emphasize how the underlying biochemistry is related to the body's overall physiological functioning. Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title ... Read more

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A Cleverly Designed Book
Some biochemistry books proceed to describe metabolic pathways with scant reference to the physiological context in which they occur and then fill the conceptual gap by including a chapter on regulation and integration of metabolism. Not this thoughtful and cleverly designed book. From the start the authors make it clear that they are going to tell us the story in terms of one crucial unifying concept: which pathways are activated or inactivated when we eat or when we fast?

With this approach the reader never loses sight of the big picture, ie, what's going on in the body at any particular time. And then, when we do reach the chapter on integration of metabolism, most of the work has already been done for us: the chapter then operates as a useful review of what we have already been told.

The book does not miss any opportunity to make us think in terms of the big picture, and furthermore, it is never afraid of saying something more than once if it needs to. Just one example to illustrate this point: Lipoprotein lipase. Action and properties of this enzyme are detailed in the context of digestion of chylomicrons (p 497), storage of TAGs in adipocytes (p 512), integration of metabolism (p 561) and the influence of insulin levels on gene expression of the enzyme (p 564).

The early introduction of the fed and starved states is also useful in other ways. The student perceives right away what the point is of learning those endless metabolic pathways and studies them with much more enthusiasm and not just thinking that biochemistry is but an unnecessary obstacle they have to overcome to get to the more clinical stuff (at least I'd like to think so!). Inspired by this book I have organized my course in that way and I am convinced that it is the best approach.

Simple, Lucid, yet encylopedic
This book is different from its contemporaries in many ways. First of all is written in a clinical approach format which is very interesting for medical students. Most of the biochemistry textbooks are dry and vast and difficult to grasp the information needed for a medico.
But the Marks helps to learn to use biochemistry in the process of Clinical Problem Solving. With a lot of diagrams and clear text it is easy understand.
The Clinical Material is presented in the form of real patients.
It is a student friendly text with which you can learn biochemistry in a funny way of solving the clinical cases.
It can be used as a main textbook for self study.
I strongly recommend the Marks for all medical students.

Marks Biochemistry
This books is great.If you want to leran biochemistry within a month,buy it.I think it is the best book.It is perfect for your exam.

Not Pretty Good for USMLE
Texts are not easily to follow. Diagrams and help notes scatters around pages which make readers confused. If you are preparing for Step 1, I recommend you study Lippincott Biochemistry, Board Review Series.

This is the best biochemistry book (easy and comprehensive)
I love this book on biochemistry simply because it was the easiest to read, with diagrams and pictures even dumb people like me can read (gg).I also found that it is very comprehensive also.Some of the other titles I've read on the subject (Lippincott, Harper's) did not go into the detail of this one.Another positive note is that this is a clinical book also; giving you case studies in each chapter to test your knowledge.I can't say enough about this book and even referred it to one of my friends.Although not required in Chiropractic College (Lippincott was), it should have been the standard. ... Read more

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This specialized text presents a review of general biochemistry and an in-depth exploration of biochemistry unique to the eye. As a readable introduction to this challenging topic, it describes the molecular structures and biochemical events that occur in the eye. Specific clinical examples link basic science to clinical practice and provide a concrete basis for understanding complex concepts. This edition includes new, updated information in revised chapters plus two additional chapters on ocular fluids and pathology. General biochemistry is discussed in each chapter, with examples of biochemical pathology and disease processes such as age-related cataract formation and ocular diabetes. ... Read more

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The third edition of The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. It presents microbial metabolism in the context of the chemical and physical problems that cells must solve in order to grow.

Written in a clear, straightforward manner, the book provides a modern perspective on the diversity of microorganisms, and an updated account of the major aspects prokaryotes, such as cell structure, metabolism, developmental biology, environmental adaptation, biofilm formation, and cellular signaling pathways. It is organized according to topic rather than by organism, therefore helping students understand the general principles of physiology and metabolism. Each chapter ends with thought-provoking study questions, a summary, and an extensive list of references to outside research literature students may go to for more information and detailed explanations of material in the text.

The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes, Third Edition, is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on microbial physiology of bacterial metabolism. It can be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual, Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory: A Quantitative Approach, by David White and George D. Hegeman.

Features of the Third Edition


·Includes New Material on: Cell Division, Cell-Cell Signaling, Cell Development, Biofilm Formation


·Contains boxed asides that cite interesting historical information about important discoveries and notable people in the field from the 19th Century to the 1960s ... Read more

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Excellent!
The book was new and I was happy to receive it on time! I recommend it to other people that want to buy it and need it fast.

satisfactory purchase
The book is indeed in good condition, few notes taken. The pages are clean and like brand-new. The seller was fast in response to my questions. And the order arrives pretty fast, in two days. Overall, vary satisfactory with the purchase. BTW, this is a pretty readable book!

Old School vs. New School Bacterial Metabolism
As the review title suggests, I come from the old school of studying bacterial metabolism.My choice, still all these years after grad school and years of research & work, is H.W. Doelle's Bacterial Metabolism (unfortunately out of print).However, I discovered White's text while visiting the University of Oklahoma 2 years ago (the 2nd edition). The 3rd edition is an improvement with better diagrams and drawings.The collection of symbols and equations at the front of the book is very usefull with having it all in one place.However, Doelle'a approach is in some ways more stimulating with the first 2 chapters dealing with the thermodynamics, enzymology, and growth kinetics immediately.If you are weak in the areas of bacterial structures and dynamics, White gives an excellent approach to all of the cellur structures of prokaryotes.Doelle on the other hand concentrates exclusively on the actual chemistry of bacterial metabolism.Another strength of White is his introduction to solute & protein transportation.Along with this, White's final 2 chapters on adaptation and environmental stress response are very valuable additions.Without White's approach to increasing the reader's understanding the environment and its impact on the microbe, the study of metabolism is only an esoteric exercise. One of my major frustrations with White's work was the lack of extensive references of the various metabolic pathways and types with specific genus and/or species of bacteria.It is left up to the reader to find alternate sources for this application.Doelle, on the other hand, provides copious references.In the end, I believe White's work to be a central addition to the understanding and manipulation of the microbial metabolic processes.With the microbial world being "our enemy - our friend," White's work will go along way in helping us fragile humans to compete and coexist with this diverse group that co-inhabits this singular orb with us.

An Essential Microbiology Reference
This is an excellent resource for biochemical pathways, relationships, and diagrams of prokaryotic physiology. The written material is particularly lucid, which is greatly appreciated. While the diagrams are simple and in black-and-white print, their reduced complexity lends clarity to the concepts illustrated. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the microbial sciences at the upper-undergraduate level and beyond.

A difficult but useful book
Although it seems impossible to have just one text on the huge field of microbial physiology, this book makes a very valiant effort to be just that.The details are painstakingly researched, the text is concise and clear (no fluff anywhere!), and for such a small book, the author does a masterful job of presenting a huge amount of useful information.

Of course, every book has its downfalls, the main one of this book being its lack of helpful illustrations.Sometimes you just MUST HAVE some help visually to understand something (e.g. mixed acid fermentation, sporulation) and this book often didn't offer that.(Even if there WAS a figure, it was so hard to decipher that you'd be better off with nothing at all.)Also, some huge areas of microbial physiology were completely left out like bacterial stress response.

Overall, not the best but not the worst.It's certainly not a waste of money, but you might want to have some sort of companion book to supply your diagrams and illustrations. ... Read more

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terrible
this book is terrible - hardly any info, almost no clinical information, no questions.go with lippincott

Not A Standalone
My experience with this book was a positive one.Well as positive as studying for the boards can get anyway.This text is good for one thing, the overall picture and how the biochem of lipid, carb, and AA metabolism all fits together.This book IS NOT, I REPEAT, NOT! a standalone.However, combine this book with Qbank and First Aide and you will be reasonably prepared for the biochem questions.PROS - fast read, good overall picture of biochemical metabolismCONS - expensive, weak on some subjects ie, heme synthesis and porphyrias.Overall this is a good study aide for Step 1.

In need of serious revision...
I purchased several of the high yield and brs reviews for dental boards. As far as the high yield series goes, this one is by far the worst. Most of what is in this book is really basic info, like stuff you learned in Cell Biology as an undergraduate student. It may get you through the boards, but I really doubt this alone could help achieve a high score. Either save your twenty-five bucks and use your class notes, or buy another review text...cause this one sucks!

A caring man's advice: DON'T BUY IT
This book is as unethical as reviews ever come.....Unbelievably expensive 25 USD for its value.A lot of essential very high yield materials are NOT even mentioned.A lot of low yield irrelevant materials mentioned.I dont think the author had a clue what is important.If you wanna a great high yield, get the behavioral science or neuroanatomy high yields but NEVER waste your money on this insulting "review" book.BRS biochemistry is excellent alternative if you have the time or the back of lippincotts review(at the very end)I hope this was a helpful advice.

Good if you need quick quick coverage.
Nicely summed up by the reviewer below.If you need a very quick-and-dirty review, this is good.I take points off due to the lack of index and some weak sections.At this point, QBank leads me to believe that this book may not cover everything I needed to know.. but good for last minute stuff, especially if you hate Biochem like myself. ... Read more

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Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Bonus STUDENT CONSULT access - included with the text - allows you to conveniently access the book's content online · clip content to your handheld device · link to content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · and more! These concise and user-friendly references provide crucial guidance for the early years of medical training, as well as for exam preparation.

• Includes case-based questions at the end of each chapter
  
• Features a colour-coded format to facilitate quick reference and promote effective retention
  
• Offers access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable · "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · content clipping for handheld devices · an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources · and much more!
  

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Medical Biochemistry combines basic science and clinical medicine in a thorough yet accessible, easy-to-read format, and this new edition reflects the latest information on genetic and molecular biology. A new chapter and additional online case studies cover new areas in the field and help clarify difficult concepts. You'll still get the dynamic, full-color design that makes this biochemistry textbook such an effective resource-complete with case histories, advanced concept boxes, and color illustrations. And, as a Student Consult title, it is fully searchable online with a unique image library, case studies, USMLE-style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.

• Demonstrates the relevance of biochemistry to practice through Clinical Boxes integrated into the text.
  
• Provides in-depth coverage of important topics in Advanced Concept Boxes on recent research and more.
  
• Explains difficult concepts by working through online case studies that help you apply basic knowledge to clinical practice.
  
• Presents the most common lab tests in Clinical Test Boxes that makes referencing and reviewing quick and easy.
  
• Offers Active Learning Boxes to allow you to test your knowledge at the end of each chapter and improve retention.

Customer Reviews (6)

Okay text, but better medical biochem texts available.
I did my B.S. in Biochemistry and bought this book to improve my medical biochem knowledge. On the plus side this text provides an overview (shows you the forest so to speak) of many major biochemical pathways in a cartoon-like diagrammatic format. However, I agree with the previous reviewers that it's emphasis isn't quite right for medical students. I've found some errors (e.g., fig 11.13 and 25.6 have arrows that are flipped the wrong way & some of the reference ranges in Appendix I have incorrect units) so be careful. My favorite med biochem text is Principles of Medical Biochemistry by Meisenberg/Simmons (ISBN: 0323029426) and the runner-up is Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (ISBN: 0781769604).

Terrible Book, DON'T WASTE your money
Like other people have said, this book is not worth the money.This book puts far too much emphasis on some topics, ignores others and simply does a terrible job explaining biochemical concepts that are important in medicine.If you would like a simplified biochemistry text, choose Lippencott's or Lange's texts.This is book is too simple and frustrating.I have spoken with many students in my medical school class that agree with my assessment and do no even bother reading the chapters because they leave them confused and frustrated.Save your money!!! I wish I could give it a negative star or no stars at all!

Use Lippincott's instead
This is not a very good book.Although this is a medical biochemistry book, this is inadequate for medical school.Many topics are covered in great detail when they don't need to be, while others are neglected when they should be emphasized.In short, it does not teach to the NBME biochemistry shelf exam or USMLE Step 1.Although it is the second edition, it is riddled with errors, unclear grammar, and inaccurate figures.There are also some topics where this book is just plain wrong.Who thought it would be a good idea to have a bunch of biochemists write a medical text?Get something else; anything else.

Hard going
This text was compulsory for our college.As a new student to biochemistry I really struggled with this book.It made easy concepts complicated.If you're planning to do a couple of years of biochem then this is the book for you.If you're after some intro stuff, invest your money into something else.

Lacking in detail
This book was the required book for my Medical Biochemistry class.Which was quite strange because none of the professors lectured from it, choosing instead Lehninger or Harper's.This book was so lacking in actual biochemistry that it was essentially useless for adequately covering the course material.I will admit that it does a pretty good job of covering clinical correlations, it has a lot of pretty charts, tables, figures, and pictures in multiple colors but it does not cover the material adequately.Do yourself a big favor and go with Lehninger or Harper's instead. ... Read more

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"As will be seen, there is not much missing here. I thought that the sections were well balanced, with rarely too much or too little on a given topic...This is a text to be welcomed by both teachers and students." BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION (on the first edition)

The second edition of this successful textbook explains the basic principles behind the key techniques currently used in the modern biochemical laboratory and describes the pros and cons of each technique and compares one to another. It is non-mathematical, comprehensive and approachable for students who are not physical chemists.

• A major update of this comprehensive, accessible introduction to physical biochemistry.
• Includes two new chapters on proteomics and bioinformatics.
• Introduces experimental approaches with a minimum of mathematics and numerous practical examples.
• Provides a bibliography at the end of each chapter.

Written by an author with many years teaching and research experience, this text is a must-have for students of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and life sciences and food science. ... Read more

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Physical biochemistry
When I purchased this book, the delivery date was shown to be more than 3 weeks. And I did not recieve the actual tracking number from USPS. I was a little concerned about this. But I recieved the book in 10 days. The books looks brand new. I give a 5 star for this book.

Good resource but the print is tiny
(Paperback) I opened the book and was shocked at how small the font is.Comparing words with the same letters, "electrophoresis" is just about 18 mm in this book; in a biochem text it is 21 mm.Would it have eaten so much into their profit to give us 30 more pages with a decent font?

It's a good book with valuable coverage of important topics, but the reading experience will be torture.

Really a great book
I am a graduate student. Actually this book will give you a broad overview for most of the techniques used in biochemsitry in all of its branches, enzymology, structural, biophysics and molecular biology. It is really a value to have it on your shelves. ... Read more

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Distinguished by its superior allied health focus and integration of technology, Seager and Slabaugh's ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY FOR TODAY, Seventh Edition continues to lead the market through numerous allied health-related applications, examples, boxes, and full integration with OWL Online Web Learning. ... Read more

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Organic and Biochemistry for Today
The book was in excellent condition and mailed promptly. I am pleased with this seller. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Functional Biochemistry in Health and Disease provides a clear and straightforward account of the biochemistry that is necessary to understand the physiological functions of tissues or organs essential to the life of human beings. Focusing on the dynamic aspects of biochemistry and its application to the basic functions of the body, the book bridges the gap between biochemistry and medical practice.

Carefully structured within five sections, each biochemical, physiological or medical subject that is covered in the book is presented in one complete chapter. Consequently, each subject can be read and studied in isolation although cross-sectional links between the subjects are included where necessary. Background material, both biochemical and medical, that is necessary for an understanding of the subject, is included at the start of each chapter and clear, relevant diagrams enhance students' understanding.

• Focuses on medically relevant aspects of biochemistry written from a physiological rather than a chemical perspective.
• Clear presentation that minimises the use of jargon.
• Each chapter contains boxes on related topics, relevant diagrams and a brief glossary.
• Coverage includes athletic performance, apoptosis and the immune system.
• Key historical developments are included to show how modern biochemistry has evolved.

By linking biochemistry, medical education and clinical practice this book will prove invaluable to students in medical and health sciences, biomedical science and human biology taking an introductory biochemistry course. In addition it will appeal to biochemistry and biology students interested in clinical applications of biochemistry. ... Read more

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This second edition continues to innovatively review the toughest concepts in biochemistry for maximum comprehension in a short period of time. Unlike conventional texts or review books that stress memorizing facts, BASIC CONCEPTS stresses the mastering of fundamental concepts, so that the reader truly comprehends the material and feels comfortable applying it.Dr. Gilbert uses simple, jargon-free language and award-winning teaching techniques including algorithms, mnemonics and clinical examples. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Expensive for review
I was amazed at the price for this paperback.It is interesting in content and a pleasant surprise is the inclusion of thermodynamics/kinetics of enzyme substrate interactions.A nice review for anyone who learned the material once and needs a quick reference but not enough detail for a college exam.
Amusingly, I found this book in the JUNIOR section of my public library and the circulation specialist told me it was justified because junior includes up to eighteen years old.I'm still laughing because Biochemistry is an advanced undergraduate course, and the organic chemistry prerequisites for university level is appropriate. The book is useful, but overpriced for a small paperback.It should be no more than $20 new.

Not Very Helpful
I did not find this book very helpful at all, and I actually found reading a longer text, such as Voet et al., less time consuming.

great book for the forgetfuls
for people like me who have short term memory, it's great to be able to remember biochemistry in 10 min.

Neicht! No German should buy this book.
I did not find this book helpful at all. Only for lazy students who do not want to study!!!

Very helpful basic information
Great help for those of us who aren't scientists by nature. If you're struggling with your textbook I recommend this as a good supplement - especially right before exam time! Not detailed enough to skip classthough, but worth the time and money. ... Read more

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good
the book itself is good, but the content of the book is not so good.

Decent, but harder than the real thing
I used this as a review guide for the Biochem GRE.I'd only taken a one-summer biochem class, so I was feeling weak in that area, although confident about the rest.The book has good organization, and doesn't go too in-depth into one topic at the expense of others.

The biggest problem I had with it was that it was much harder than the real test!I was very worried that I was going to do terribly, and this made me more anxious than I should have been.In the last few days before I took the one real exam that I had, and it was much easier than the book's questions.There were much more biochem pathway trivia in the book than on the real exam.

There are some factual errors in this book, and hopefully future editions will get a little more proofreading.

good
I received the product very quickly. It was tough to find a GRE book for the biochemistry subject test because there are few out there. Since there are no biochem test prep books to compare this to, I'd have to give this one a thumbs up for its straight to the point style.

NOT very professional
I found many typos in this book - the carbon atom has 5 covalent bonds sticking out in the diagram, the math derivation seems not coherent, etc.

I am a little disappointed since the book was written by two PhDs.

Will waste your time
I have only read the first five pages and it has obvious critical errors.I will have to abandon it for fear of learning more mis-information.

This book has probably never been edited by a scientist.

<<<>>>> Unless you want to buy my copy. ... Read more

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Contains hundreds of additional, carefully constructed, short answer, multiple choice, and challenge problems for each chapter, comprehensive, step-by-step solutions to all problems, lists of abbreviations and tables of essential data. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Just okay
Yes, the book did provide practice problems for each chapter, which were helpful.
Unfortunately, the book does not provide sufficient explanations for concepts.Rather, it skims through them.... frustrating, and not what I expected(Especially at that price!)
As a whole, it was not very helpful...I'll be giving mine away for free.

Excellent product.
I purchased this book here at Amazon and it was a new product. I was able to sell it on Ebay with it still being a pretty much new product. An excellent study guide companion to the textbook.

AWESOME
This book was for my daughter school.She was amazed how fast it got here and the condition of the book. She was blown away.Definately we buy more books from you if you have what she needs for med school.Thanks again. ... Read more

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Nutritional Biochemistry takes a scientific approach to nutrition. It covers not just "whats"--nutritional requirements--but why they are required for human health, by describing their function at the cellular and molecular level. Each case study either leads to a subsequent discovery or enables an understanding of the physiological mechanisms of action of various nutrition-related processes. The text is "picture-oriented" and the commentary is directed towards explaining graphs, figures, and tables.
Nutritional Biochemistry includes a discussion of relevant aspects of physiology, food chemistry, toxicology, pediatrics, and public health. Experimental techniques for nutritional science are emphasized, and primary data is included to help give students a feel for the nutrition literature. This "real-world" approach provides students with a realistic view of the basis for much of our understanding of nutritional biochemistry.

* Integrates biochemistry and nutrition in a case-oriented method
* Emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning - case histories and clinical and research data illustrate all major points
* Places emphasis on metabolism - metabolic pathways, enzymology, nutrient requirements (including RDA values)
* Reveals the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, the biochemistry of exercise, the cell signaling pathways, how nutrition can influence the development of cancer, and the anthropometry and genetics of obesity. ... Read more

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Nutritional Biochemistry by Tom Brody
This is one of the best books I have ever read, for spcialists as well as lay readers. Wish all science books were written so clearly and comprehensively. Look forward very much to the third edition and prepared to reserve and pay for my copy as of now.
Nabil Megalli, Cairo, Egypt

Why not muchcustomer review?
At time of writing, majority of listed reviews are written by the author himself. I would be really interested in this book should the reviews come from some real name readers.

Wait for the new edition !
While this book on nutritional biochemistry was adequate when it came out in 1999, much has changed in seven years.Without an update of the way daily allowances are now determined, new findings in the area of molecular biology, etc. the potential buyer may be rewarded by waiting for the next edition.It is interesting to note that most of the reviews came from the author.

From a review by Prof. W.R.Bidlack, California State Univ.
The following is from a review by Prof. W.R.Bidlack, Dean of College of Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University (Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2000) Vol. 19:419-420):This well-written text integrates the relationships between nutrients from food and the chemistry of living organisms.The sequential presentation, the figures and tables, the case studies, the appendicies, each contributes to the quality of the work, one valuable for teaching biochemistry, nutrition, medical or health professional students . . . In many cases, the author has included discussion of historically important nutritional deficiencies as well as more contemporary problems that can be controlled wiht appropriate nutritional intervention, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease . . . The layout of the text permits the integration of nutrition into a medical school curriculum.If first establishes biological structure and its relation to genetic expression.Next it presents a very systematic discussion of digestion and absorption . . . The chapter on lipids includes important consideration of phospholipids and sphingosine-based lipids, but emphasizes cholesterol, lipoproteins, and cardiovascular disease . . . Protein . . . is covered in greater detail than by most texts, clearly in an effort to provide good understanding of the concepts, basic and applied. . . Both the vitamins and minerals are presented in standard formats.However, the vitamins are presented in terms of their role in metabolism, rather than simply water soluble and then fat soluble vitamins . . . Throughout the book, the author underscores the importance of nutrient interactions--some positive, some synergistic, and some antagonistic.In addition, major emphasis is placed on interorgan relationships . . . The book can be recommended as a teaching text.It is pleasurable to read . . . There are stimulating exercises in most chapters and a large number of references . . . (From review by Prof. W.R. Bidlack, Dean, College of Agriculture, Calif. State Polytech. Univ. Pomona)

Another printing and a third edition is on its way.
The amazon.com site states that Nutritional Biochemistry is "out of print."Fear not!According to the editors at Academic Press in San Diego, another printing is on its way.Furthermore, the editors are interested in publishing a third edition of this textbook.The third edition will probably have more than one author. ... Read more

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The third edition of Concepts in Biochemistry makes the most applied and accessible biochemistry text on the market. Students are more successful with Boyer because it isn't intimidating and it makes clear the relevance of the material to their future careers. Like the first two editions, Boyer is written for students who need an introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry and are preparing for a career in the allied health sciences, the biological sciences, and the environmental sciences. (The text is also appropriate for use in one-semester courses developed for chemistry majors as a result of the new American Chemical Society requirements for three-credit hours of biochemistry coursework.)

The modern, student-friendly organization sets the book apart from the competition because the early placement of nucleic acids enhances the traditional coverage of protein structure and function, and metabolism. As an example, it is now possible to present metabolism in a more contemporary fashion, emphasizing gene regulation and integration.

Rod Boyer is a recently retired Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He has a PhD from Colorado State and recently spent a sabbatical year at Nobel Prize winner Tom Cech's lab at the University of Colorado. He is on the Editorial Board for the journal, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education and has been very active in education affairs for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ... Read more

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Boyer Biochemisty Textbook
This book is written clearly and it is easy to understand. My only suggestion for improvement is that I wish there were more example problems worked out throughout each chapter. Overall A though.

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This book has a lot of good problems in the back of each chapter to improve understanding of the material. It has fewer pictures than some of the science books I've used, but it has enough to illustrate the ideas presented. Not to heavy in material, my teacher covered the whole book the semester I took it.

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I am very satisfied with the Concepts in Biochemistry book I received.It arrived in good condition and is being used for one of my classes.

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the book was in new condition. never opened as it was told by the sender. ... Read more

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Excellent textbook
Chemistry is NOT my favorite subject but this textbook made it easier to understand.My only complaint is that the answers in the back of the book were not always consistent with the answers that my instructor wanted ie..the # of sig figs or the use of the same conversion factors.Most of these concerns were alleviated with the solutions manual because at least then I could see how the answer was gotten as opposed to just having the answer.

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Save your money, buy a Timberlake chemistry book instead
This textbook consistently buries important information in very wordy text.If you've taken an introductory chemistry course before and were hoping to scan the chapters to refresh your memory while doing homework or studying -- this is NOT the book for you.

Homework questions are at the end of each chapter, and frequently are more conceptual than stoichiometry type questions.Although I am not a fan of math, the stoichiometry questions are crucial to master now if you will be taking any pharmacology courses in the future (think R.N. programs).

If you have the option, buy Karen Timberlake's General, Organic and Biological Chemistry textbook instead.Apparently, that is what my school's chemistry department will be switching to next year; I recently purchased it and I wish I had bought it much sooner.

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This book is what it said it would be. The seller of the book was very cooperative and shipped the book out immediately. ... Read more

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This best-selling undergraduate textbook provides an introduction to key experimental techniques from across the biosciences. It uniquely integrates the theories and practices that drive the fields of biology and medicine, comprehensively covering both the methods students will encounter in lab classes and those that underpin recent advances and discoveries. Its problem-solving approach continues with worked examples that set a challenge and then show students how the challenge is met. New to this edition are case studies, for example, that illustrate the relevance of the principles and techniques to the diagnosis and treatment of individual patients. Coverage is expanded to include a section on stem cells, chapters on immunochemical techniques and spectroscopy techniques, and additional chapters on drug discovery and development, and clinical biochemistry. Experimental design and the statistical analysis of data are emphasised throughout to ensure students are equipped to successfully plan their own experiments and examine the results obtained. ... Read more

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Excellent Review
This is a very good review on the main techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology. Excellent for filling up those gaps that bad teachers left behind.

Tons of Info
It was more than I needed or could use. I tried to contact the seller to see if I could return it, but got no response.

Ok as an intro, but rather irksome
I had purchased this book as part of the required books for a molecular biology techniques class in college.While I did skim through most of it at that time, I hadn't given it my full attention.

Two years later, I've sat down and read the entire book (spare 2 chapters).My reason for doing this was to brush up on what I (hopefully) already knew, expand on my knowledge, and to catch some things I'd surely completely missed.

I do not like how the chapters are written by different authors.I suppose it makes sense in light of certain folks being experts in their respective fields... but isn't this book an intro book?Shouldn't the stuff in this book be "the basics"?I noticed that the style of writing (somewhat organization of thoughts, but mostly the tone/way of talking) varied.I also found more than one topic to be repeated in detail.Oh no, not just "refer to section ___ for more info"... nope... totally repeated.

I hate the organization of the book.I feel like the chapters are out of order.The chapters also, I feel, could have been focused differently to better tackle material.

Also, while a great deal of theory is helpful, I sure wished I'd seen some basic info included for actual benchwork.I wanted to see more of typical concentrations, troubleshooting, controls, etc.Because now I just look at this book and think, hmm... the info in that book I can get for free on the internet, probably faster and more detailed.I don't want to lug that thing around to work, etc.No way.Good for class though, I suppose.At least at the end of each chapter there is a recommendations section for further reading.

One of the best lab books available
I was blown away by this book.That's how good it is.

I'm a microbiology grad student working on my Ph.D. and I have referred to this book on multiple occasions.It covers almost every single type of procedure that a student would do in a life science or biochemistry laboratory.From molecular biology to PCR; from Southern blots to western blots; from electrophoresis to mass spectrometry; from cell culture to microscopy.....this book literally covers it all.Additionally, it covers all of these topics in pretty good detail.Each procedure is not only discussed in terms of how to do it, but also why it works.

Fantastic.Every life science, biochemistry, or health science student should have this as a reference book.

good with an adjunct
this is a very nice book with abundant information.there are few topics which are dealt extraordinarily especially centrifugation,HPLC,electrophoresis etcetera.i have been studying this book from my graduation.initially i used to feel some difficulty with this book,so i studied biopysicaland biophysical techniques by Upadhyaya and Upadhyaya.once i got the clear idea regarding the techniques,i shifted to this book.now i feel this book is very helpful.it is highly recommendedto allbiology students. ... Read more