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Mary K. Campbell is Professor Emeritus of chemistry at Mount Holyoke College, where she taught biochemistry, general chemistry, and physical chemistry, as well as advised undergraduates working on biochemical research projects. Her avid interest in writing led to the publication of the first of many highly successful editions of this textbook. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. from Indiana University and completed postdoctoral work in biophysical chemistry at Johns Hopkins University. Her areas of interest includes researching the physical chemistry of biomolecules, specifically, spectroscopic studies of protein-nucleic acid interactions.

Shawn O. Farrell, a native of Northern California, received his B.S. in biochemistry from University of California, Davis, studying carbohydrate metabolism. He completed his Ph.D. in biochemistry at Michigan State University, where he focused on the study of fatty acid metabolism. Dr. Farrell became interested in biochemistry while in college, as it was relevant to his passion for bicycle racing. He raced competitively for 15 years and now officiates bicycle races worldwide. He has taught biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses at Colorado State University for the last 16 years and now works for USCycling. Professor Farrell has written scientific journal articles about specific research projects and about laboratory teaching, as well as articles for sports publications, such as SALMON, TROUT, AND STEELHEADER magazine. He is co-author with Mary Campbell of a highly successful general, organic, and biochemistry text with Brooks/Cole.

Intended for non-biochemistry majors who have completed organic chemistry, this textbook describes the structure and dynamics of cellular components, introduces the basic concepts of molecular biology, and explores some aspects of intermediary metabolism, such as carbohydrates, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and photosynthesis. The fifth edition adds a chapter on advanced in cell and molecular biology. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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This text for a one-semester introduction is intended for students in any field of science or engineering who do not intend to become biochemistry majors. A beginning biology course, general chemistry, and at least one semester of organic chemistry are assumed as preparation. This fourth edition features expanded special interest boxes on new topics such as prions and genetic keys to cancer, plus increased chapter exercises, expanded coverage of nutrition, and two new chapters on protein purification and characterization and nucleic acid biotechnology techniques. The color art program has been further expanded so that chemical equations and structures receive more visual emphasis. Campbell teaches chemistry at Mount Holyoke University. Farrell teaches biochemistry at Colorado State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1. Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells. 2. Water: The Solvent for Biochemical Reactions. 3. Amino Acids and Peptides. 4. The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins. 5. Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques. 6. The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes. 7. The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control. 8. Lipids and Proteins Are Associated in Biological Membranes. 9. Nucleic Acids: How Structure Conveys Information. 10. Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids: Replication. 11. Transcription of the Genetic Code: The Biosynthesis of RNA. 12. Protein Synthesis: Translation of the Genetic Message. 13. Nucleic Acid Biotechnology Techniques. 14. Viruses, Cancer and Immunology. 15. The Importance of Energy Changes and Electron Transfer in Metabolism. 16. Carbohydrates. 17. Glycolysis. 18. Storage Mechanisms and Control in Carbohydrate Metabolism. 19. The Citric Acid Cycle. 20. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation. 21. Lipid Metabolism. 22. Photosynthesis. 23. The Metabolism of Nitrogen. 24. Integration of Metabolism: Cellular Signaling. Answers. Glossary. Index.