Biomolecules, also known as molecules of life, are essential for sustaining life processes. This book presents a study of these crucial biological substances to explore their function, structure, biological role, and synthesis. It also expands upon the various types of biomolecules and discusses their individual characteristics.
The subject matter of this book also covers:
- Mucopolysaccharides
- Tertiary Structure of Proteins
- Caffeine
- Mechanism of Enzyme Action
- Biosythesis of Haemoglobin
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Preface
1. Biomolecules
2. Carbohydrates
3. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
4. Enzymes
5. Vitamins
6. Nucleic Acids
7. Prostaglandins
8. Lipids
9. Steroids
10. Terpenoids
11. Alkaloids
12. Porphyrins
13. Some Miscellaneous Biomolecules
14. Some Simple Biomolecules
Glossary
Index
Biography
V.K. Ahluwalia is Professor (Retired) at Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, India. He is also Visiting Professor at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, India.
