| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 492 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Basic thermodynamic and biochemical concepts -- pt. 1. Thermodynamics and kinetics. First law of thermodynamics ; Second law of thermodynamics ; Phase diagrams, mixtures, and chemical potential ; Equilibria and reactions involving protons ; Oxidation/reduction reactions and bioenergetics ; Kinetics and enzymes ; The Boltzmann distribution and statistical thermodynamics -- pt. 2. Quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Quantum theory: introduction and principles ; Particle in a box and tunneling ; Vibrational motion and infrared spectroscopy ; Atomic structure: hydrogen atom and multi-electron atoms ; Chemical bonds and protein interactions ; Electronic transitions and optical spectroscopy ; X-ray diffraction and extended x-ray absorption fine structure ; Magnetic resonance -- pt. 3. Understanding biological systems using physical chemistry. Signal transduction ; Membrane potentials, transporters, and channels ; Molecular imaging ; Photosynthesis -- Answers to problems -- Fundamental constants -- Conversion factors for energy units -- The periodic table |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Physical biochemistry.
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Biochemistry.
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Biophysics.
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Chemistry, Physical.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2007038528 |
| ISBN |
1444300733 (electronic bk.) |
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9781444300734 (electronic bk.) |
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