BIOCHEMISTRY

Book Details

• Author: Pankaja Naik

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

• Edition: 7th Edition (2025)

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 788

• Language: English

• Release Date: 12 July 2025

• Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches

About the Book
The 7th Edition (2025) of Biochemistry by Pankaja Naik has been meticulously revised to align with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, ensuring that medical students gain a deep understanding of both fundamental and clinical aspects of biochemistry. Expanding from 30 to 34 chapters, this latest edition introduces four new and highly relevant topics — Metabolism of Alcohol, Instrumentation and Techniques, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Industry, and AETCOM Module 1.1.

Each chapter begins with clearly defined competencies and learning objectives, providing a structured roadmap for students. The content is enriched with clinical case studies, diagnostic discussions, image-based questions, and insight boxes, which highlight key biochemical principles and their real-world applications. Enhanced illustrations, visuals, and images of disorders make complex concepts easier to grasp and retain.

Key highlights include:
⭐ Updated and expanded content with 34 comprehensive chapters reflecting the latest advances in medical biochemistry.
⭐ CBME-aligned format with clinical approaches and applied learning integrated throughout.
⭐ Clinical case boxes, scenario-based questions, and reasoning exercises that build analytical and diagnostic skills.
⭐ End-of-chapter assessment sections with long-answer questions, short notes, and MCQs for effective exam preparation.
⭐ Recommended and adopted by several medical universities and institutions across India for the Indian Medical Graduate (IMG) curriculum.

This edition combines clarity, clinical integration, and conceptual depth—making it an essential, student-friendly resource for mastering biochemistry in the modern medical education landscape.