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Table Of Content1. Biochemical Thermodynamics: The First Law2. Biochemical Thermodynamics: The Second Law3. Water and Aqueous solutions4. Chemical equilibrium5. Ion and Electron Transport6. The Rates of Reactions7. Biochemical kinetics8. Atoms9. Molecules10. Macromolecules and self-assembly11. Biochemical spectroscopy12. Scattering techniques13. Gravimetric methods
SynopsisMolecular assemblies, macromolecules, proteins, nucleic acids: they form a substantial part of all living organisms, from plants to humans. Indeed, they are critical for keeping them alive. But how do they operate? Chemical processes are at the core of life: understanding life means unveiling the physical principles on which it is built. From thermodynamics to molecular interactions, Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences 3rd edition explains how the principles of physical chemistry apply to the processes of life. Offering worked examples and multiple case studies throughout, students are supported to master even the most complex concepts and how they apply in biological contexts, while acquiring key problem-solving and mathematical skills. Directly addressing the main challenges faced by students, its pedagogically rich approach provides an accessible and holistic guide The extended scope of this new edition includes the essential techniques that can be used to characterize biological systems, including biochemical spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and spectrometry., From thermodynamics to molecular interactions, Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences, Third Edition, explains how the principles of physical chemistry apply to the processes of life. It offers worked examples and multiple case studies throughout, helping students master even the most complex concepts--showing how they apply in biological contexts--and acquire key problem-solving and mathematical skills. Directly addressing the main challenges faced by students, this book's pedagogically rich approach provides an accessible and holistic guide to the subject. The extended scope of this new edition includes the essential techniques that can be used to characterize biological systems, including biochemical spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and spectrometry., A balanced presentation of the concepts of physical chemistry, and their applications to biology and biochemistry. Written to straddle the worlds of physical chemistry and the life sciences, it shows how the tools of physical chemistry can elucidate biological questions.
LC Classification NumberQD453.3