Chemistry for the Biosciences

Chemistry for the Biosciences introduces the essential concepts of chemistry central to understanding biological systems. With an emphasis on straightforward explanations, it features biological examples that illustrate how integral chemistry is to the biosciences, and includes learning features to help students master the essentials. Key Features - Focuses on those key chemical concepts that bioscience students need to understand, setting students up for success in future modules. - A conversational style and everyday analogies are used throughout, helping students relate unfamiliar concepts to recognisable situations and experiences in order to boost their confidence in the subject. - Opportunities for problem-solving encourage students to master key concepts and develop important numerical and data-handling skills. - The assumption of limited prior knowledge makes it an ideal 'leveller', suitable for students from a range of backgrounds, enabling all learners to begin their studies on a more equal footing and to progress with confidence. The enhanced e-book and Science Trove versions also include end-of-section quizzes, flashcards, end-of-chapter practice questions, updated videos, 3D interactive molecular structures, and step-by-step figures. These features encourage students to engage in their learning and test their knowledge. New to this edition - Streamlining of the presentation of molecular orbitals (Chapter 3) and of the hybridisation of atomic orbitals (Chapter 8) - Enhanced coverage of steric hindrance (Chapters 8 and 10) and an expanded explanation of allostery (Chapter 16) - New coverage of the Ramachandran plot (Chapter 10), the biomedical uses of metals (Chapter 11), and the Arrhenius equation and the Arrhenius plot (Chapter 16) - A new overview of the biochemical basis of photosynthesis (Chapter 13) - An introduction to Raman spectroscopy and multi-dimensional NMR (Chapter 18) - Extensively revised biological examples, including blood glucose monitoring; the potential therapeutic properties of heavy water; lactic acid fermentation in foods; the biological role of hydrogen sulfide; Alphafold 3; precision medicine; and endocrine disrupters. For the fifth edition, new learning features have been added, including - Learning goals at the start of every section to give students a clear view of the topics that lie ahead. - Extra practice questions appear at the end of every chapter to provide opportunities for 'hands-on' learning. The enhanced e-book and Science Trove versions also include - Quizzes and activities at the...