This concise volume introduces the structure and function of biological membranes, emphasizing their physical properties, experimental evidence, and theoretical models. It discusses how membrane architecture underlies essential biological processes such as transport, compartmentalization, and energy transduction. Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students, the book integrates ex…
This book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to biochemistry, covering both the chemical foundations of biomolecules and their biological and clinical significance. Topics include the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; biological oxidation; vitamins and minerals; hormones and neurotransmitters; membranes and muscle …
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to biosynthetic pathways and the integration of cellular metabolism in living systems. It examines how cells acquire and assimilate nutrients and how metabolic pathways for amino acids, nucleotides, lipids, and carbohydrates are interconnected and regulated. Special emphasis is placed on nitrogen and sulfur assimilation, energy coupling, metabolic…
The aim of Mathematics for Biologists is to provide a comprehensive introductory course for biologists who have limited formal training in mathematics. The book carefully develops essential mathematical concepts—such as logarithms, calculus, differential equations, and statistics—and consistently relates them to biological problems. Each topic is supported by worked examples and exercises d…