Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, written by Alison Snape, is a textbook for bioscience students seeking a clear and well-structured introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology. This book combines detailed content with clear explanations and numerous diagrams, helping to make complex processes understandable.
Content and features
In this sixth edition, an up-to-date overview of biochemistry and molecular biology is provided, with an emphasis on new techniques such as DNA manipulation and gene editing. The book encourages understanding through well-organized chapter summaries, “find out more” sections, and a varied range of additional study materials. It covers biochemical and molecular processes within a broader cellular context.
Online support includes, among other things, downloadable figures for instructors, further reading lists per chapter, an extensive collection of multiple-choice questions, and links to 3D molecular structures in the Protein Data Bank, making independent study easier.
Specifications
- Author: Alison Snape (Reader in Biochemistry and Medical Education, King's College London)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2018-07-06
- Number of pages: 640
- ISBN: 9780198768111
- Theme: Biochemistry
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry
About the author
Alison Snape is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Biochemistry Teaching at King’s College London. She has extensive experience teaching biochemistry and molecular biology to undergraduate students in bioscience and nutrition programs.