Organic and Biological Chemistry [Paperback]

John R. Holum (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471129720 | ISBN-13: 978-0471129721 | Publication Date: November 20, 1995

Explains recent advances in environmental studies and the molecular basis of life. Designed for those in the health care field, it focuses solely on organic and biochemistry.

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Examines how human life and parts of the environment work at their molecular levels. Emphasizes the functional groups that occur widely among the molecules of life and their reactions with four types of compounds: acids, bases, oxidizing and reducing agents. Frequent margin comments restate a point, offer data and reinforce concepts. Key terms are highlighted in places where they are defined then discussed. Features scores of worked examples, practice and review exercises. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (November 20, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471129720
• ISBN-13: 978-0471129721
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,435,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timely text that meets a popular need., November 29, 1996

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This review is from: Organic and Biological Chemistry (Paperback)

This textbook answers the need for an introduction to biochemistry for students who have little or no background in organic chemistry. Although the current edition includes the effective use of color and photos, the student does not drown in 1000+ pages that typlify other popular biochem texts. You don't need to know much about chemistry to get a lot out of this book

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5.0 out of 5 stars Biochemistry made reader-friendly, December 28, 2003

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This review is from: Organic and Biological Chemistry (Paperback)

Holum does a superb job of explaining a complex topic! (Buy this book, but DON'T share it with anyone! :-) Because of this book, I aced this course. I took this book to class for a presentation. My instructor asked to borrow it. He was so fascinated by the book that he kept it the rest of the semester and he now includes it in his course agenda as an excellent reference book.