Biochemistry: A Very Short Introduction

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Biochemistry: A Very Short Introduction by Mark Lurch... All living things, from the simplest bacteria to humans, are made up of some type of cell, and they all share the same basic chemistry. This chemistry provides cells with the mechanisms to interact with the outside world, a means of obtaining energy, structures to carry out various processes, and a framework within which everything operates. It also provides a degree of control through a network of interconnected chemical reactions—reactions that biochemistry studies. This book, therefore, covers the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, the leading figures in the field, and the relationship between biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology.