Book Description

This Book Covers The Syllabus Of Biochemistry Prescribed By Different Indian Universities For The Preclinical Students Of Medical Colleges. It Is Intended To Provide A Broad Knowledge Of General Biochemistry With Essentials Of Some Rapidly Advancing Fields Like Immunochemistry, Nucleic Acids, Protein Synthesis And Gene Expression.The Book Includes Relevant Basic Physical Chemistry And Organic Chemistry With Detailed Presentation Of The Biomolecules Together With Structure And Function Of The Living Cell. The Special Factors Involved In Biochemical Reactions Are Dealt With For Their Chemical Nature And Mechanism Of Action Based On Current Advances Of Molecular Basis.General Metabolic Reactions Are Explained Diagrammatically With Up-To-Date Information In Terms Of Structure Of Molecules. Metabolic Changes Under Special Conditions Like Starvation, High Altitude, Deep Sea Diving, Astronautical Flights, Sports And Disease Conditions Are Included.A Correlating Link Has Been Maintained Throughout With Clinical Medicine Wherever Applicable. Digestion, Absorption, Organ Functions And Changes Of Blood Constitutions In Diseases Are Given With Sufficient Details For An Easy Follow-Up In Contemporary And Future Subjects Of Study By The Students In The Medical Course.Medicinal Subjects, Not Usually Included In General Biochemistry Such As Contraception, Toxicology. Nutrition Radioisotopes And Antimetabolites Are Also Described With Enough Fundamentals For A Thorough Understanding.