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Principles of physical biochemistry

An introduction to Biochemistry, this edition provides a look at the theory and techniques used in the study of the physical chemistry of biological and biochemical molecules including discussion of mass spectrometry and single-molecule methods. The book will be suitable for students doing their one- or two-term courses in Biophysical Chemistry.
Print Book, English, 2006
Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2006
738 p. ; 24 cm
9780132017442, 013201744X
803864511
Chapter 1.  Biological Macromolecules  Chapter 2.  Thermodynamics and Biochemistry Chapter 3.  Molecular Thermodynamics Chapter 4.  Statistical Thermodynamics Chapter 5.  Methods for the Separation and Characterization of Macromolecules Chapter 6.  X-Ray Diffraction Chapter 7.  Scattering From Solutions of Macromolecules Chapter 8.  Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Chapter 9.  Absorption Spectroscopy Chapter 10.  Linear and Circular Dichroism Chapter 11.  Emission Spectroscopy Chapter 12.  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Chapter 13.  Macromolecules in Solution:  Thermodynamics and Equilibria Chapter 14.  Chemical Equilibria Involving Macromolecules Chapter 15.  Mass Spectrometry of Macromolecules Chapter 16.  Single-Molecule Methods  Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems Index