Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level (Hardcover)

by Donald J. Voet (Author), Judith G. Voet (Author), Charlotte W. Pratt (Author)
Key Phrases: nucleic acid structure, glucose catabolism, enzymatic catalysis, The X-ray, Animated Figure, Interactive Exercise (more...)

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"...contains a wealth of high-class pedagogical features...the authors write well and do a fine job in conveying to students the most exciting advances in modern biochemistry." (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24th Feb 2006) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Voet, Voet, and Pratt's Fundamentals of Biochemistry, challenges students to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The Third Edition continues this tradition, and additionally incorporates coverage of recent research and an expanded focus on preparing and supporting students throughout the course. With the addition of new conceptual assessment content to WileyPLUS, students have the opportunity to assess their conceptual understanding of key introductory biochemistry concepts and retrain themselves on their misconceptions.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1098 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (January 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470129301
• ISBN-13: 978-0470129302
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Appropriate for the 1st Biochemistry Course of a Sequence, August 28, 2000

By	Matthew M. Yau "Voracious reader" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fundamentals of Biochemistry with Take Notes and Biochemical Strategy Set (Hardcover)

All 3 major biochemistry texts were being used at the univesity where I attended: Lehninger was used in a one-semester survey course for biological science students whose emphasis was not biochemistry and/or molecular biology; Voet was the chosen text for the first of a 2-semester sequence in biochemistry; and Stryer was selected for the second half of the sequence. As an undergradate student, I was grateful that the authors (joined by Pratt) produced a fine version instead of the original Voet & Voet main text. This revised, modified version is more succinct, clear, with excellent graphics and photographs. The level of content in this version of Voet is no less intense and thorough than the other 2 major texts, with a special attention on chemistry as well. One star is taken off due to the high price!

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IMHO, better than Stryer for undergraduates!, February 1, 2000

By	Doc Bailey (Davenport, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Biochemistry (Hardcover)

Although not as comprehensive as their larger text, this book is ideal for a beginning course in biochemistry. Most undergraduates are overwhelmed by the encylcopedic nature of Voet & Voet's main text, so the author team are to be thanked for joining with Pratt to produce this fine text. The book is on the level of the other main biochemistry textbooks (Stryer & Lehninger), but has the wonderful images and diagrams for which V&V (via artist Irving Geis) are famous! The interactive CD is very informative and useful as well. I have switched my classes to this text, as have about half of the liberal arts colleges in the midwest area (noted at the last MACTLAC conference, where the text, although new, was aready tied with Stryer as the textbook of choice).

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a so-so biochemistry text, September 2, 1999

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Biochemistry (Hardcover)

The price of this text, when compared with the large version of Voet & Voet, is not reasonable. The material presented is condensed but not comprehensive. The authors tried to make their textbook shorter and maintain Voets'philosophy in writing a text (chemistry emphasis). I personally think that this text cannot be appropriately used in the upperclass or graduate course. On the other hand, the beginner of biochemistry may find this text easier, lighter, more colorful and more costly than its encyclopedic version.