Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

by Daphne C. Elliott, William H. Elliott, Daphine C. Elliott

Book Overview

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides the essential information necessary for students in the life and health sciences. The text assumes some background knowledge of chemistry from students who are taking their first university course in biochemistry and molecular biology. The book adopts a readable, student-friendly style that helps introduce students to this fascinating and often-times daunting subject. In order to face the avalanche of information...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019857794X
• ISBN13: 9780198577942
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

One of the most concise introduction to mol. bio. & biochem.

This is one of the most concise books I have ever seen on these subjects. Given the ambitious idea of introducing both these subjects in one text book, the authors have done an outstanding job. It is a no nonsense, clearcut book. Most of the necessary concepts are introduced to a decent depth required for appreciation of the subject. Perfect for beginners who don't want fat volumes. Great for preparing for competitive exams like the Subject GRE, especially for engineering or other non-bio students. One of my friends with no background in biology at all wanted to apply for graduate studies in a bio-related field, studied for the Subject test from this book, and cracked it.

Very good introduction into subject

Authors has produced very clear introduction into the subject. It has somewhat conversational feeling to it as thgough you are in the class room. Authores indicate emphasis on areas that are critical to know and understand well. applications to Molecular biology is given in every opportunity. Book requires certain knowledge of Chemistry. Although most used concepts are repeated for clarification, still certain knowledge is assumed.Without good understanding of Organic Chemistry this book becames buch of diagrams with no meaning. Certainly a must read book paralel to Cell biology to understand the biochemistry going on in the cell.

New for High School Biochemistry classes

This book is well written. It is easy to understand and has great illustrations. I teach at the high school level and my students get along well with this book