Carbohydrate Chemistry: 99 (Oxford Chemistry Primers) - Softcover

Davis, B. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198558333 ISBN 13: 9780198558330

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2002

Synopsis

This book introduces the chemistry of carbohydrates, a family of molecules that have a central role in metabolism. This pivotal role in the biochemistry of life makes the study of carbohydrates important to both students of biochemistry and chemistry; this class of compound can also be used to illustrate some of the important principles of stereochemistry.

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Review:

"The text is written in a particularly attractive and informal style making it easy to read and follow". Education in Chemistry, May 2003.

Synopsis:

Carbohydrates are a vital part not only of metabolism, but are implicated as key coding molecules in a host of subtle biological events. The exploration of the role and the manipulation of this wonderful class of molecules is an exciting and ever changing field. This primer seeks to strip off some of the mystery that often surrounds carbohydrate chemistry, a subject taught in all undergraduate courses, by highlighting and summarizing some of the central principles and ideas and by illustrating them with both classical and state-of-the-art examples.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0198558333
• ISBN 13: 9780198558330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104