Chemistry for Biologists

Chemistry for Biologists - BIOS Instant Notes

3rd Edition

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BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams.

BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers:

  • The elements
  • Chemical bonds and molecular shape
  • Water- the biological solvent
  • Carbon, the basis for life on Earth
  • 3D-molecular structure of organic compounds
  • Small inorganic molecules of biological importance
  • Some metals in biology
  • Molecular interactions
  • Common reaction types of carbon based compounds
  • Organic compounds by chemical class
  • Aromatic compunds
  • Chemical synthesis of biological molecules
  • Important biological macromolecules by class
  • Aqueous behaviour
  • Elementary thermodynamics
  • Kinetics
  • Spectroscopy
  • Units and calculations

Book information

ISBN: 9780415680035
Publisher: CRC Press
Imprint: Taylor & Francis
Pub date:
Edition: 3rd Edition
DEWEY: 540.2457
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 310
Weight: 594g
Height: 237mm
Width: 173mm
Spine width: 18mm