Covers a range of topics from sugars and proteins to organic catalysts, fats and oils. Focuses on structure and synthesis of building blocks and will appeal to upper level undergraduates as well as graduates and researchers.

Biomolecules are molecules that are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of all living organisms. This fully revised second edition offers extensive coverage of important biomolecules from an organic chemistry point of view. The author discusses carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, pyrimidines, purines, nucleic acids, terpenoids, and lipids. The various topics are described in simple, lucid language and explain the mechanisms of the reactions wherever required. Ideal for upper level undergraduates, graduates and researchers.

Features:

• The author discusses the basic organic chemistry of the main families of biomolecules
• Gives comprehensive information on biogenic substances
• Covers a vast range of topics including nucleic acids, enzymes and lipids
• Includes alkaloids and terpenoids
• This second edition will now appeal to upper level undergraduates as well as graduates