‘Biophysical Chemistry is an outstanding book that delivers both fundamental and complex biophysical principles, along with an excellent overview of the current biophysical research areas, in a manner that makes it accessible for mathematically and non-mathematically inclined readers.’
Journal of Chemical Biology, February 2009
This text presents physical chemistry through the use of biological and biochemical topics, examples and applications to biochemistry. It lays out the necessary calculus in a step by step fashion for students who are less mathematically inclined, leading them through fundamental concepts, such as a quantum mechanical description of the hydrogen atom rather than simply stating outcomes. Techniques are presented with an emphasis on learning by analyzing real data.
* Presents physical chemistry through the use of biological and biochemical topics, examples and applications to biochemistry
* Lays out the necessary calculus in a step by step fashion for students who are less mathematically inclined
* Presents techniques with an emphasis on learning by analyzing real data
* Features qualitative and quantitative problems at the end of each chapter
* All art available for download online and on CD-ROM
Tabella dei contenuti
Preface
1. Basic Thermodynamic and Biochemical Concepts
Part 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
2. First Law of Thermodynamics
3. Second Law of Thermodynamics
4. Phase Diagrams, Mixtures, and Chemical Potential
5. Equilibria and Reactions Involving Protons
6. Oxidation/Reduction Reactions and Bioenergetics
7. Kinetics and Enzymes
8. The Boltzmann Distribution and Statistical Thermodynamics
Part 2: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
9. Quantum Theory: Introduction and Principles
10. Particle in a Box and Tunneling
11. Vibrational Motion and Infrared Spectroscopy
12. Atomic Structure: Hydrogen Atom and Multi-Electron Atoms
13. Chemical Bonds and Protein Interactions
14. Electronic Transitions and Optical Spectroscopy
15. X-Ray Diffraction and Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure
16. Magnetic Resonance
Part 3: Understanding Biological Systems using Physical Chemistry
17. Signal Transduction
18. Membrane Potentials, Transporters, and Channels
19. Molecular Imaging
20. Photosynthesis
References and Further Reading
Problems
Answers to Problems
Index
Circa l’autore
James Allen is a professor at Arizona State University. He has won numerous honors including several study sections with the National Institutes for Health and was selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.
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