Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - Hardcover

McMurry, John; Castellion, Mary E.; Ballantine, David S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131877488 ISBN 13: 9780131877481

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2006

Synopsis

Rewritten throughout for enhanced clarity and readability – without sacrificing content – this best-seller offers a focus on problem-solving and engaging discussions of relevant applications. Effectively covers the essentials of allied health chemistry without excessive and unnecessary detail. Puts chemistry in the context of everyday life. Covers biochemistry thoroughly to allow for flexible treatment and places emphasis on its relevance to society.  Updates and expands content throughout in topics such as DNA, genomics, chemical messengers, the new food pyramid, and the modern view of nucleic acid chemistry and protein synthesis. Revises illustrations throughout for increased effectiveness. Redesigned diagrams and bulleted lists for a clearer layout. A useful resource for anyone working in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, agriculture, home economics, aquaculture – or those who simply have a desire to learn more about the basic concepts of chemistry and biochemistry.

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From the Publisher

The second edition of this best-selling text builds upon what made the book so widely adopted in the first place: student accessibility, readability, an effective problem-solving program, and flexibility. The authors understand that most students have their sights set beyond the chemistry laboratory. Thus, they have put chemistry in the context of applications and everyday life -- making the book and course student accessible. With the intent of gaining student confidence, the writing style is relaxed, friendly -- and readable for the student with no scientific background. The problem- solving program maintains a wealth of problems and worked-out examples, including McMurry's innovative ballpark questions that test the student's understanding of concepts and develop their analytical thinking skills. The authors have made the text as flexible as possible. This is especially evident in the biological chemistry chapters, where structure and function are integrated.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: The second edition of this best-selling book builds upon what made the book so widely adopted in the first place: reader accessibility, readability, an effective problem-solving program, and flexibility. The authors understand that most readers have their sights set beyond the chemistry laboratory. Thus, they have put chemistry in the context of applications and everyday life — making the book reader accessible. Key Topics: With the intent of gaining reader confidence, the writing style is relaxed, friendly — and readable for anyone without scientific background. The problem-solving program maintains a wealth of problems and worked-out examples, including McMurry's innovative ballpark questions that test the reader's understanding of concepts and develop their analytical thinking skills. The authors have made the book as flexible as possible. This is especially evident in the biological chemistry chapters, where structure and function are integrated. Computer generated molecular models are used in the organic and biological chapters to portray three-dimensional structures of molecules accurately for accuracy and for visual appeal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0131877488
• ISBN 13: 9780131877481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 889