Concise Biochemistry

Part 1 Components of cells: characteristics of cells; bioenergetics; concepts of acid and base chemistry; amino acids and proteins; proteins with biological activity - enzymes; vitamins and minerals; proteins with biological activity - blood proteins; proteins with biological activity - fibrous proteins; carbohydrates, lipids, and related structures. Part 2 Nucleic acids and genetic control of biochemical events: nucleic acid chemistry and nucleotide metabolism; DNA and RNA information flow; protein biosynthesis; regulation of gene expression; genetic control of synthesis of immunoglobulins and haemoglobulin; application of modern molecular biology. Part 3 Intermediary metabolism: action of hormones and prostaglandins; overview of metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation; digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates; lipid digestion and metabolism; protein and amino acid metabolism; integration of metabolism.