FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL C

JOHN MCMURRY

ISBN 10: 0131877488 / ISBN 13: 9780131877481

Published by PEARSON EDUCACION, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL C
• Publisher: PEARSON EDUCACION
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131877488
• ISBN 13: 9780131877481
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: usado - bueno

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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.

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.