The chemical reactions of life : from metabolism to photosynthesis

Presents an introduction to the biochemistry, describes the history of the science, and discusses chemical reactions found in plants and animals

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rogers, Kara (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services , c2011
Series:Biochemistry, cells, and life
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Biochemical reactions
  • 2. Classifying and studying chemical reactions
  • 3. The chemical reactions of cells
  • 4. The fragmentation of complex molecules
  • 5. The combustion of food materials
  • 6. The biosynthesis of cell components and regulation of metabolism
  • 7. The transformation of light into chemical energy
  • 8. The process of photosynthesis
  • 9. Bioluminescence and light reactions