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Biology of Life: Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy
Contributor(s): Cole, Laurence A. (Author)
ISBN: 0128096853     ISBN-13: 9780128096857
Publisher: Academic Press
OUR PRICE:   $123.75  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: July 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry
- Science | Life Sciences - Biology
- Science | Life Sciences - Evolution
Dewey: 576.83
LCCN: 2016937850
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 196 pages
 
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Biology of Life: Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy provides foundational coverage of the field of biochemistry for a different angle to the traditional biochemistry text by focusing on human biochemistry and incorporating related elements of evolution to help further contextualize this dynamic space. This unique approach includes sections on early human development, what constitutes human life, and what makes it special.

Additional coverage on the differences between the biochemistry of prokaryotes and eukaryotes is also included. The center of life in prokaryotes is considered to be photosynthesis and sugar generation, while the center of life in eukaryotes is sugar use and oxidative phosphorylation. This unique reference will inform specialized biochemistry courses and researchers in their understanding of the role biochemistry has in human life.