Description
Wiley India Textbook Of Biochemistry 2021 by Abhilasha Shourie and Shilpa S Chapadgaonkar
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. Biochemical processes give rise to complexity of life. Biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, which provide the structure of cells and perform many functions of life. This book offers a comprehensive coverage of biochemical systems, structures, and metabolic reactions within the organism while emphasizing on the nutritional aspects of biochemicals.
About the Author
Abhilasha Shourie is Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad. She is also Director, TrichoAgronica Pvt. Ltd. She has 14 years of experience in academia and research and has been awarded Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Teaching Excellence Award in 2017.
Shilpa S. Chapadgaonkar is Associate Professor in Department of Biotechnology, and Head of Molecular Biosciences Research Cluster at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad. She has a patent for development of a novel process for production of biopharmaceuticals. Dr. Shilpa has a graduate degree in Pharmacy from University Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Nagpur University and MSc (Tech) in Bioprocess Technology from Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. S
Anamika Singh is Assistant Professor in Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. She has almost eight years teaching experience. Dr. Singh is member of Indian Bioinformatics Society, International Society for Infectious Diseases, APBioNet, European Federation of Biotechnology and IAENG.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOOK REVIEW
Introduction to Biochemistry
Water: The Unique Solvent
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins-I
Proteins-II
Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
Photosynthesis
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation
Biosynthesis of Lipids
Lipid Catabolism
Biosynthesis of Amino Acids
Catabolism of Amino Acids
Nucleotide Metabolism
Hormones
Index