Biochemisty Primer for Exercise Science - Softcover

Houston, Michael E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873225775 ISBN 13: 9780873225779

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995

Synopsis

Presenting essential concepts of biochemistry - molecular biology, basic chemistry, metabolism and transcription regulation, this concise text is a resource for students in the biochemistry of humans during physical activity. It is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in exercise physiology with a limited background in biology and chemistry. The book aims to provide students with an understanding of the biochemistry of humans during physical activity, and of the molecular developments which are at the forefront of exercise science. It should also be a useful reference for researchers in exercise physiology. Arranged in three parts, the book first presents the basic elements involved in molecular biology, providing an overview of amino acid building blocks, protein structure and the function of enzymes, and the components of DNA and RNA. The second part provides essential information on gene transcription and protein synthesis, discussing different kinds of RNA and their function in human biochemistry. The final part informs students about the important elements involved in human metabolic reactions for carbohydrates, fats and amino acids, providing a summary of basic chemistry to assist in the understanding of biochemistry.

About this title

About the Author

Michael E. Houston, PhD, is a professor in human nutrition, foods and exercise at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Besides writing the first two editions of this book, Houston has written more than 100 refereed journal publications dealing with the biochemical and nutritional implications of exercise. He has taught biochemistry of exercise for more than 35 years and has conducted extensive research in the subject. In 2003, he received the Honour Award from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. In his leisure time he enjoys weight training, as well as road and mountain biking.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0873225775
• ISBN 13: 9780873225779
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 152