This best-selling GOB text continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues, pedagogically rich framework, a wide variety of medical and biological applications, visually dynamic art program, and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. Plus, this edition includes numerous new resources to help students' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with our popular technological tools OWL (online homework management system) and CengageNOW (student assessment program), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health students.

The authors (of Beloit College, Mount Holyoke College, and the Olympic Training Center) intend to introduce an integrated understanding of chemistry to nonchemistry majors in the health sciences and related fields by proceeding from the basic tenets of general chemistry to organic and finally to biochemistry. With in the biochemistry section of the text, they provide chapters on carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; enzymes; neurotransmitters and hormones; nucleotides, nucleic acids, and heredity; gene expression and protein synthesis; bioenergetics; catabolic pathways; biosynthetic pathways; nutrition; and immunochemistry. Pedagogical features new to this edition are a "key questions" framework for emphasizing important chemical concepts, "challenge" problems, "how to" boxes, and links to a new website with additional problems and tutorials.
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The authors (of Beloit College, Mount Holyoke College, and the Olympic Training Center) intend to introduce an integrated understanding of chemistry to nonchemistry majors in the health sciences and related fields by proceeding from the basic tenets of general chemistry to organic and finally to biochemistry. With in the biochemistry section of the text, they provide chapters on carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; enzymes; neurotransmitters and hormones; nucleotides, nucleic acids, and heredity; gene expression and protein synthesis; bioenergetics; catabolic pathways; biosynthetic pathways; nutrition; and immunochemistry. Pedagogical features new to this edition are a "key questions" framework for emphasizing important chemical concepts, "challenge" problems, "how to" boxes, and links to a new website with additional problems and tutorials. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Frederick Bettelheim, a distinguished university research professor at Adelphi University and a visiting scientist at the National Eye Institute, is now deceased. He co-authored seven editions of INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY, and several Laboratory Manuals. He is the author of EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY and co-author of numerous monographs and research articles. Professor Bettelheim received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.William H. Brown is emeritus professor of chemistry at Beloit College, where he has twice been named Teacher of the Year. His teaching responsibilities include organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, and, more recently, special topics in pharmacology and drug synthesis. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University under the direction of Gilbert Stork and did postdoctoral work at California Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona.Mary K. Campbell is professor emeritus of chemistry at Mount Holyoke College, where she taught biochemistry, general chemistry, and physical chemistry, as well as advised undergraduates working on biochemical research projects. Her avid interest in writing led to the publication of the first of many highly successful editions of this textbook. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. from Indiana University and completed postdoctoral work in biophysical chemistry at Johns Hopkins University. Her area of interest includes researching the physical chemistry of biomolecules, specifically, spectroscopic studies of protein & nucleic acid interactions.Shawn O. Farrell, a native of Northern California, received his B.S. in biochemistry from University of California, Davis, studying carbohydrate metabolism. He completed his Ph.D. in biochemistry at Michigan State University, where he focused on the study of fatty acid metabolism. Dr. Farrell became interested in biochemistry while in college, as it was relevant to his passion for bicycle racing. He raced competitively for 15 years and now officiates bicycle races worldwide. He has worked at Colorado State University for the last 16 years, teaching undergraduate biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and now works for USCycling. Professor Farrell has written scientific journal articles about specific research projects and about laboratory teaching, as well as articles for sports publications, such as SALMON, TROUT AND STEELHEADER magazine. He is co-author with Mary Campbell of a highly successful biochemistry text with Brooks/Cole.

1. Matter, Energy and Measurement. 2. Atoms. 3. Nuclear Chemistry. 4. Chemical Bonds. 5. Chemical Reactions. 6. Gases, Liquids, and Solids. 7. Solutions and Colloids. 8. Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium. 9. Acids and Bases. 10. Organic Chemistry. 11. Alkanes. 12. Alkenes and Alkynes. 13. Benzene and its Derivatives. 14. Alcohols, Ethers, and Thiols. 15. Chirality and the Handedness of Molecules. 16. Amines. 17. Aldehydes and Ketones. 18. Carboxylic Acids. 19. Carboxylic Esters, Amides and Anhydrides. 20. Carbohydrates. 21. Lipids. 22. Proteins. 23. Enzymes. 24. Chemical Communications: Neurotransmitters and Hormones. 25. Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids and Heredity. 26. Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis. 27. Bioenergetics: How the Body Converts Food to Energy. 28. Specific Catabolic Pathways: Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism. 29. Biosynthetic Pathways. 30. Nutrition. 31. Immunochemistry. 32. Blood Chemistry and Body Fluids (available on the web for custom publishing). Appendix I: Exponential Notation. Appendix II: Significant Figures.