An Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry

Subject: Biology
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 16 - 18
Order Number: 15024

At first sight biochemistry appears to be complicated but this is not actually so. Biochemistry often involves a small number of elements arranged together in pre-set patterns. Understanding the patterns overcomes the apparent complexity. This photocopiable book is designed to help students who need to understand biochemistry for a variety of courses. It is particularly suitable for:

• A-level Biology
• A-level Human Biology
• GNVQ Science advanced level
• BTEC National Diploma courses
• Access to Higher Education courses

The course assumes no prior knowledge of biochemistry and begins with an explanation of scientific methods. It then works through basic molecular and atomic theory to introduce organic chemistry, before discussing the main classes of biochemicals.

Topics covered include:

• Periodic Table
• Proteins
• Atomic and Covalent Bonding
• Digestion
• Chemical Formulae
• Enzymes
• Organic Chemistry
• Respiration
• Carbohydrates
• Photosynthesis
• Lipids
• DNA

An Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry can also be used as a revision guide for those with some basic knowledge of organic chemistry or biochemistry, as It concisely summarises facts and theories.