Carbohydrates: The Essential Molecules of Life (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

This book provides the "nuts and bolts" background for a successful study of carbohydrates - the essential molecules that not only give you energy, but are an integral part of many biological processes.
A question often asked is 'Why do carbohydrate chemistry?' The answer is simple: It is fundamental to a study of biology. Carbohydrates are the building blocks of life and enable biological processes to take place.
Therefore the book will provide a taste for the subject of glycobiology.
Covering the basics of carbohydrates and then the chemistry and reactions of carbohydrates this book will enable a chemist to gain essential knowledge that will enable them to move smoothly into the worlds of biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.

* includes perspective from new co-author Spencer Williams, who enhances coverage of the connection between carbohydrates and life
* describes the basic chemistry and biology of carbohydrates
* reviews the concepts, synthesis, reactions, and biology of carbohydrates

General

Imprint:	Focal Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Robert V. Stick • Spencer Williams
Dimensions:	156 x 234 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	496
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-240-52118-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > General Books > Academic & Education > Professional & Technical > Chemistry Promotions
LSN:	0-240-52118-8
Barcode:	9780240521183

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