A TEXTBOOK OF BIOCHEMISTRY

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: PV Books

• Author: Dr. S. S. Randhawa

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789381390146

• Subject: Biochemistry / Medical Science

📖 About the Book

TEXTBOOK OF BIOCHEMISTRY by Dr. S. S. Randhawa is a well-structured and highly informative guide designed for students of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health sciences. It offers a clear and systematic study of biochemical principles that are foundational to understanding life processes and clinical applications.

The book begins with the Introduction to Biochemistry and moves through essential topics such as the Structure and Functions of Cell Membrane, and the Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes. Each section explains key molecules and their roles in metabolism and physiology.

Dedicated chapters on Vitamins and Minerals Metabolism highlight nutritional aspects and their biochemical significance. Comprehensive coverage of Biological Oxidation and the Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and amino acids ensures students gain a solid understanding of energy production and metabolic regulation.

Advanced topics like Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression are presented in a clear manner, connecting molecular functions to cellular biology. The section on Immunochemistry introduces basic immunological principles from a biochemical perspective, helping bridge core concepts with clinical correlations.

This textbook is ideal for exam preparation, classroom learning, and revision, offering clarity, organization, and relevance for modern biochemistry education.