The tao of chemistry and life : a scientific journey / Eugene H. Cordes.

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Cordes, Eugene H

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780199708765
0199708762
9780195369632
0195369637
128223532X
9781282235328

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Tao of chemistry and life.DDC classification:

572 22
547 22

LOC classification:

QD415 .C66 2009eb

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Contents:

1. Life: unity out of diversity; 2. Life: central properties; 3. Molecular structures based on carbon: the foundation for the molecules of life; 4. Building blocks and glue; 5. From methane to chemical communication; 6. Nitrogen and oxygen: atmospheric elements; 7. More about oxygen-containing molecules; 8. Now for the rest of the elements in vitamin pills; 9. Proteins: an amazing collection of multifunctional properties; 10. Amino acids: the building blocks of proteins; 11. Proteins are three-dimensional objects.

Summary: Written with the non-scientist in mind, this book employs the molecule and its interactions to explain the characteristics of living organisms in terms of the underlying chemistry of life. Following introductory chapters on the fundamentals of life, attention then turns to small molecules such as hormones and neurotransmitters and subsequently to macromolecules including proteins and nucleic acids. The interactions between small and macromolecules remains a central point throughout the book. These include enzymatic catalysis, hormone action, neurotransmission, regulation of metabolism, biosynt.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-386) and index.

Written with the non-scientist in mind, this book employs the molecule and its interactions to explain the characteristics of living organisms in terms of the underlying chemistry of life. Following introductory chapters on the fundamentals of life, attention then turns to small molecules such as hormones and neurotransmitters and subsequently to macromolecules including proteins and nucleic acids. The interactions between small and macromolecules remains a central point throughout the book. These include enzymatic catalysis, hormone action, neurotransmission, regulation of metabolism, biosynt.

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