Chemistry for Biologists provides a focused yet chemically and mathematically rigorous introduction to those key aspects of chemistry that form the basis of biological processes.
Written in a straightforward, accessible style, the book begins with an overview of basic chemical concepts. Building on these core principles, the reader is guided through subjects such as the structure and properties of organic molecules, equilibria, energetics, kinetics, biomolecules, reaction mechanisms, metabolism and structural methods. The relevance of each chemical concept to the study of biology is clearly explained at every stage, enabling students to develop a deep appreciation of the chemistry that underpins their chosen subject, and become confident in applying this knowledge to their own studies.
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts
Chapter 2. Atoms, Periodicity and Chemical Bonding
Chapter 3. An Introduction to the Chemistry of Carbon
Chapter 4 Energetics
Chapter 5 Equilibria: How far does a reaction go?
Chapter 6 Aqueous Equilibria
Chapter 7 Biomolecules and biopolymers
Chapter 8 Reaction mechanisms
Chapter 9. Chemical kinetics
Chapter 10 Bioenergetics and Bioelectrochemistry
Chapter 11 The role of elements other than carbon
Chapter 12 Metabolism
Chapter 13 Structural Methods
Appendix 1 Basic Mathematical Tools for Biological Chemistry
Appendix 2 Answers to end of chapter questions
Appendix 3 Periodic Table of the Elements
