Dictionary of Biochemistry (Facts on File Science Dictionary Series.)

Author: Daintith, John

Brand: Facts on File

Binding: hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 256

Release Date: 30-11-2002

Details: Product Description
Biochemistry is a dynamic and ever-expanding field of research with relevance to many other biosciences and to medicine. This dictionary offers concise explanations of over 2000 key terms in the field. It includes a network of cross-references and over 60 illustrations. It should be particularly relevant to AP Science students, and it contains a number of useful lists, tables, and a bibliography.
From Booklist
The Facts On File Dictionary of Biochemistry is part of the 15-volume Facts On File Science Dictionaries set. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, basic terminology and concepts are covered in entries that range in length from one sentence to several paragraphs.
General areas included in the Dictionary of Biochemistry are basic organic and physical chemistry, classes of compounds, cytology and histology, nutrition and metabolism, and natural-product chemistry. Examples of specific entries are Beta-pleated sheet; Cyanobacteria; Enzyme; G protein; Guanine; Isomerase; McClintock, Barbara; Pollution; Sex determination; Sugar; Vector ; and Zeolite. Appendixes provide a chronology of major events in the development of biochemistry and molecular biology, a table of the genetic code, amino acid structures, the periodic table, chemical elements, the Greek alphabet, and suggested Web pages.
Black-and-white line drawings supplement the text. The volume concludes with a short bibliography. Aimed at high-school students taking advanced placement science courses, this dictionary could also be useful to students enrolled in introductory college courses. High-school, public, and academic libraries might consider its purchase. RBBCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
About the Author
John Daintith is a contributor to many reference books, including The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry for Facts On File/Checkmark Books. Mr. Daintith lives in Aylesbury, England. Jill Bailey is a science writer and editor. She has worked on a number of reference works and is the editor of the Penguin Dictionary of Plant Sciences. Ms. Bailey lives in Witney, England. Robert Hine is the author of The Facts On File Dictionary of Biology for Facts On File/Checkmark Books and is the life-science editor of the Larousse Encyclopedia. Mr. Hine lives in Stafford, England.

EAN: 9780816049141

Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches

Languages: english