Science : Biochemistry

Boost grades with an illustrated Cell Biology quick-study guide. You will use it from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in Biology, particularly undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, nursing, and dental students. Fully illustrated. Written in clear, concise format. Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Detailed description on cell components and biochemical processes. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Table of Contents. Cell: Cell membrane | Cytoskeleton | Genetic material | Organelles | Prokaryotic cells | Eukaryotic cells | Growth and metabolism | Creation of new cells | Protein synthesis | Origins of cells | History. Types of Cells: Prokaryotes | Bacteria | Groups | Gram-positive | Gram-negative | Cyanobacteria | Archaea | Eukaryotes | Comparison of eukaryotic and procariotic cells | Plant Cells | Comparison of animal and plant cells. Bacterial cell structure: Cell envelope | Cytoplasmic membrane | Surface structures | Intracellular structures | Endospores. Cell Components: Cell wall | Cell membrane | Chloroplast | Cilium | Centriole | Centrosome | Glyoxysome | Cytoplasm | Cytoskeleton | Endoplasmic reticulum | Flagellum | Golgi apparatus | Lysosome | Melanosome | Mitochondria | Mitotic spindle | Nucleus | Nucleolus | Peroxisome | Plasmodesmata | Plastid | Ribosome | Vacuole | Vesicle. Cellular Respiration: Aerobic respiration | Theoretical yields | Anaerobic respiration | Fermentation | ATP. Mitochondria: Functions | Oxidative phosphorylation | Oxidative decarboxylation | Electron transport | Mitochondrial DNA | Reproduction | Origin. Photosynthesis:  Chloroplast | Plastid | Plant photosynthesis | Photosynthesis in algae and bacteria | Discovery | Molecul more...

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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core concepts of Biochemistry II - and get the best possible grade. From biosynthesis and integrated metabolism to the molecular cloning of DNA, you get clear, jargon-free explanations of all the fundamentals, illustrated throughout with a wealth of figures and formulas. more...

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The 11th Hour Series of revision guides are designed for quick reference. The organization of these books actively involves studetns in the learning process and reinforces concepts. At the end of each chapter there is a test including multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions, and every answer involves an explanation. Each book contains icons in the text indicating additional support on a dedicated web page. Students having difficulties with their courses will find this an excellent way to raise their grades.:.; Clinical correlations or everyday applications include examples from the real world to help students understand key concepts more readily.; Dedicated web page, there 24 hours a day, will give extra help, tips, warnings of trouble spots, extra visuals and more.; A quick check on what background students will need to apply helps equip them to conquer a topic.; The most important information is highlighted and explained, showing the big picture and eliminating the guesswork.; After every topic and every chapter, lots of opportunity for drill is provided in every format, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay.; An easy trouble spot identifier demonstrates which areas need to be reinforced and where to find information on them.; Practice midterms and finals prep them for the real thing. more...

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About the Book: Medical and Paramedical graduates aspiring for higher education planning to take PG ought to appear in entrance examinations. These entrance examinations are usually patterned in objective type. Biochemistry forms an integral part of curriculum of medical and paramedical courses. It is an important subject and deals with various Chemical, Biochemical, and Physiological reactions and processes that take place inside a living system. Quite a large number of MCQs appear in PG medical and paramedical competitive examinations in this subject. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) test a candidate`s ability to apply his knowledge gained during regular class work in the subject. Framing a questions paper based on MCQs is time consuming and evaluation of answers is not subjective and biased but on based on merit. Several universities now-a-days are adopting MCQ pattern for their examination system. This system of evaluation can be computerized and human bias can be eliminated to a greater extent. The Medical Council of India in their latest recommendations on the medical education and examination have stipulated that part of the question paper should be objective type based. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, the Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu and the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Rajasthan also use the MCQ pattern in all their undergraduate and PG programmes of Medial and Paramedical courses. The quick solution books presently available for this subject in the market do not cover the subject in an integrated way. Acquiring knowledge becomes simple if all the required information is made available at one place. The MCQs in the book have been prepared with great care and after an exhaustive and extensive study of pattern of multiple choice questions in the subject. The questions are precise and clear enabling the reader to make correct choice based on his understanding of Biochemistry Contents: Ca more...

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Part of the prestigious Novartis Foundation, this is the first book to review the pathology associated with acetaldehyde, a known toxic agent found in cigarette smoke and other pollutants and derived from ingested alcohol, amongst other sources. In the body, acetaldehyde affects several tissues, particularly the brain and liver, causing various diseases, including cancer, alcoholic liver disease and Alzheimer’s. more...

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