BIOS Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists

BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Second Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams. 㬬 BIOS Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists, Second Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers: The elements Chemical bonds and molecular shape Water- the biological solvent Carbon, the basis for life on Earth 3D-molecular structure of organic compounds Small inorganic molecules of biological importance Some metals in biology Molecular interactions Common reaction types of carbon based compounds Non-aromatic monomers Aromatic monomers Important biological macromolecules by class Chemical synthesis of biological molecules Aqueous behaviour Elementary thermodynamics Kinetics Spectroscopy Units and calculations