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Biochemistry

by: Marks, Dawn B.

Biochemistry

by: Marks, Dawn B.

ISBN 13:
9780683304916
ISBN 10:
0683304917
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/1998
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Summary

BRS Biochemistry embodies the popular BRS format of succinct outline review of content followed by approximately 500 USMLE-style questions with explanations. This current edition has numerous illustrations and contains notable review features such as summary boxes. The overall content and questions have been updated to reflect the evolving nature of USMLE.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Fuel Metabolism

(16)

Overview

(1)

Metabolic fuels and dietary components

(3)

The fed or absorptive state

(3)

Fasting

(2)

Prolonged fasting (starvation)

(1)

Clinical correlations

(3)

Review test

(4)

Basic Aspects of Biochemistry

(28)

Overview

(1)

Brief review of organic chemistry

(1)

Acids, bases, and buffers

(2)

Amino acids and peptide bonds

(4)

Protein structure

(6)

Enzymes

(5)

Clinical correlations

(2)

Review test

(8)

Gene Expression and the Synthesis of Proteins

(60)

Overview

(1)

Nucleic acid structure

(7)

Synthesis of DNA (replication)

(8)

Synthesis of RNA (transcription)

(5)

Protein synthesis (translation of mRNA)

(6)

Regulation of protein synthesis

(8)

Biotechnology involving recombinant DNA

(9)

Clinical correlations

(3)

Review test

(14)

Generation of ATP from Metabolic Fuels

105

(30)

Overview

105

(1)

Bioenergetics

106

(2)

Properties of adenosine triphosphate

108

(1)

Electron carriers and vitamins

109

(8)

TCA cycle

117

(5)

Electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation

122

(4)

Clinical correlations

126

(2)

Review test

128

(7)

Carbohydrate Metabolism

135

(58)

Overview

135

(1)

Carbohydrate structure

135

(5)

Proteoglycans, glycoproteins, and glycolipids

140

(3)

Digestion of carbohydrates

143

(3)

Glycogen structure and metabolism

146

(7)

Glycolysis

153

(8)

Gluconeogenesis

161

(6)

Fructose and galactose metabolism

167

(3)

Pentose phosphate pathway

170

(3)

Maintenance of blood glucose levels

173

(5)

Clinical correlations

178

(3)

Review test

181

(12)

Lipid Metabolism

193

(44)

Overview

193

(1)

Lipid structure

194

(1)

Membranes

195

(1)

Digestion of dietary triacylglycerol

196

(2)

Fatty acid and triacylglycerol synthesis

198

(6)

Formation of triacylglycerol stores in adipose tissue

204

(1)

Cholesterol and bile salt metabolism

205

(3)

Blood lipoproteins

208

(4)

Fate of adipose triacylglycerols

212

(1)

Fatty acid oxidation

213

(4)

Ketone body synthesis and utilization

217

(2)

Phospholipid and sphingolipid metabolism

219

(3)

Metabolism of the eicosanoids

222

(2)

Clinical correlations

224

(3)

Review test

227

(10)

Nitrogen Metabolism

237

(46)

Overview

237

(1)

Protein digestion and amino acid absorption

237

(4)

Addition and removal of amino acid nitrogen

241

(2)

Urea cycle

243

(3)

Synthesis and degradation of amino acids

246

(6)

Interrelationships of various tissues in amino acid metabolism

252

(4)

Tetrahydrofolate, vitamin B12, and S-adenosylmethionine

256

(4)

Special products derived from amino acids

260

(9)

Clinical correlations

269

(4)

Review test

273

(10)

Molecular Endocrinology

283

(26)

Overview

283

(1)

Synthesis of hormones

284

(1)

General mechanisms of hormone action

285

(6)

Regulation of hormone levels

291

(2)

Actions of specific hormones

293

(7)

Clinical correlations

300

(9)

Review test

303

(6)

The Biochemical Functions of Tissues and Their Clinical Implications

309

(12)

Overview

309

(1)

Use of biochemical measurements to diagnose pathologic conditions

309

(1)

Biochemical functions of tissues

310

(11)

Comprehensive Examination

321

(24)

Index

345

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