Chemistry of Molecules of Life

This book presents complex biochemical concepts in accessible language to help understand how molecular structures and interactions sustain life processes and covers biomolecular chemistry, at par with the Choice Based Credit System and NEP 2020 syllabus across India. The book contains six chapters examining the essential molecules in biological systems, and includes themes such as: Carbohydrate chemistry, including classifications, stereochemistry, and structural analysis. Nucleic acids, detailing DNA and RNA structure and biological processes like replication and transcription. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins, including their synthesis, properties, and structure determination. Enzymes, their classification, mechanisms, and factors affecting activity. Chapter 5 explores lipids and their biological functions. Bioenergetics, ATP, metabolism, glycolysis, and the Krebs cycle. This title has been co-published with Manakin Press. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.