Description:
Written for the upper-level undergraduate and graduate course, Plant Biochemistry provides a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to this interesting area of study. It opens with a review of basic concepts in cell and molecular biology as well as basic chemistry, and moves on to discuss the analysis of photosynthesis and carbon metabolism in plants. An introduction to carbohydrates is followed by a discussion of primary cell wall structure and synthesis. To ensure full student comprehension and retention it takes care to introduce basic metabolic pathways for synthesis of lipids, steroids, and aromatic amino acids before discussing natural products such as lignin, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Student and instructor materials are available to enhance the course.
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