CliffsQuickReview Biochemistry I - Softcover

Schmidt, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764585630 ISBN 13: 9780764585630

Publisher: CliffsNotes, 2000

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• Properties of water and bimolecular structure
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From the Back Cover

We take great notes — and make studying a snap When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core concepts of biochemistry — and get the best possible grade. From basic biochemical structures to basic interactions, you get clear, jargon-free explanations of all the fundamentals, illustrated throughout with a wealth of figures and formulas. Study smarter @ cliffsnotes.com Free test-taking tips and tricks Free test samples and schedules Free info on other test resources Free CliffsNote-A-Day tips Plus hundreds of downloadable Cliffs titles 24 hours a day Make the grade with CliffsQuickReviews CliffsQuickReviews are available for more than 30 introductory level courses. See inside for a complete listing of these and other bestselling Cliffs titles.

About the Author

FRANK SCHMIDT, Ph.D., is Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Since 1978, he has taught biochemistry to graduate, medical, undergraduate, and continuing education students. His scholarly work is in the areas of RNA biochemistry, the origin of life, drug discovery, and inquiry-based science education.

Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764585630
• ISBN 13: 9780764585630
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 194