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Biological Thermodynamics

by Donald Haynie

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Publisher Comments:

Biological Thermodynamics provides an introduction to the study of energy transformations for students of the biological sciences. Donald Haynie uses an informal writing style to introduce this core subject in a manner that will appeal to biology and biochemistry undergraduate students. The emphasis of the text is placed on understanding basic concepts and developing problem-solving skills throughout the text. The level of mathematical complexity is kept to a minimum. Each chapter provides numerous examples taken from different areas of biochemistry, as well as extensive exercises to aid understanding. Topics covered include energy and its transformation, the First Law of Thermodynamics, the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs Free Energy, statistical thermodynamics, binding equilibria and reaction kinetics, and a survey of the most exciting areas of biological thermodynamics today, particularly the origin of life on Earth.

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"This book can be a valuable addition to the library of many students." Journal of Food Biochemistry

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An accessible introduction to thermodynamics for undergraduate biology and biochemistry students.

Synopsis:

An accessible introduction to the study of energy transformations for biology and biochemistry undergraduate students. It is written in an informal style, with emphasis on understanding basic concepts and their relevance to biological systems, as well as developing problem-solving skills by using numerous examples and exercises.
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Table of Contents

1. Energy transformation; 2. The first law of thermodynamics; 3. The second law of thermodynamics; 4. Gibbs free energy - theory; 5. Gibbs free energy - applications; 6. Statistical thermodynamics; 7. Binding equilibria; 8. Reaction kinetics; 9. The frontier of biological thermodynamics; Appendices; Glossary.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521795494
Author:
Haynie, Donald
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Author:
Haynie, Donald T.
Location:
Cambridge, U.K.
Subject:
Biochemistry
Subject:
Thermodynamics
Subject:
Bioenergetics
Subject:
Physical biochemistry.
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biology - General
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biochemistry
Subject:
Mechanics - Dynamics - Thermodynamics
Series Volume:
no. 435-S
Publication Date:
January 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
396
Dimensions:
972x740x86 153
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