Logic of Biochemical Sequencing The [Paperback]

David Blackman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 25, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0849344972 | ISBN-13: 978-0849344978 | Edition: 1

The Logic of Biochemical Sequencing examines how to determine the primary structures of proteins and DNA and use them to stimulate the process of logical problem-solving. It concentrates on sequencing work and stresses the thought processes needed to make sense of what might otherwise be indecipherable data. The book also introduces "biocryptography," which serves as a basis for four short stories that use the results of sequence determinations to provide clues to higher order problems. Problems in the book range from elementary to difficult, and solutions to all problems are provided, many of them completely worked out. The book is an excellent supplementary text for students in a full-year biochemistry course, as well as for biochemists and molecular biologists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Blackmans presentation is clear, entertaining, and challenging. His range of examples and problems is comprehensive and carefully graded to build understanding. The imaginative and entertaining detective story at the end of the book extrapolates the sequencing logic to a fantastical situation, but the reader may be motivated to employ logical thought processes to solve problems in everyday life. I strongly recommend its publication.
Richard S. Preisler
Towson State University, Towson, Maryland

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: CRC-Press; 1 edition (December 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849344972
• ISBN-13: 978-0849344978
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,594,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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