Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Oxford Dictionary Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Provides A Comprehensive Survey Of Current Biochemistry And Molecular Biology. The Entries Are Short But Informative, Providing Up-to-date Information On A Broad Range Of Topics. There Are Over 17,000 Main Entries, Which Give Details Of Biochemical Substances And The Processes In Which They Are Involved, Define Methods And Concepts In Molecular Biology, And Give Definitions Of Biochemical Symbols And Abbreviations. Alternative Names For Biochemical Compounds Are Listed And Will Refer The Reader To The Main Entry Where The Internationally Recommended Biochemical Nomenclature Is Used. Entries Also Include The Structures And Activities Of Chemical Compounds Of Interest To Biochemists, With Over 800 Illustrations Of Chemical Structures. Brief Biographical Details Are Provided For Relevant Nobel Laureates And For Eponyms.--jacket. Biochemistry And Molecular Biolog. A.d. Smith, Managing Editor ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References.