Biochemistry

by Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet

This comprehensive introductory text thoroughly explains basic biochemical concepts while offering a unified presentation of the field and its development. Emphasizes biochemistry as a body of knowledge compiled through experimentation; stresses the unity of life and its variation through evolution and the ways in which biological processes are organized into interdependent networks. Also examines medical applications of biochemical knowledge, identifying some of the major contributors to the field and approaches they have taken to solve important biochemical puzzles. Contains excellent art, carefully planned for pedagogical impact, including illustrations by Irving Geis. Current, extensive references and creative problem sets are also included.

Genres: Science, Textbooks, Chemistry, Biology, Nonfiction, Reference, Biography

1223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Donald J. Voet

Reviews

[Dr. George H. Elder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extrememly well organized and well illustrated, this book covers the basics very well. Once again, I used it a great deal for my doctoral work, but I imagine the text is out of date by now. Still, a lot of what is detailed is as valuable now as it was 20 years ago. As I recall, there was a lot of evolutionary biochem detailed. I found that more could have done by way of neurobiology, but that is a specialty field that cannot be covered in great depth in a text like this. If the book has been updated over the years, it is a must have. If not, it is still a very valuable resource. I think I still have it!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree - this is a wonderful, comprehensive book.
Also, it has very nice pictures - which are a must.

[Cameron · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have heard that there are other Biochem books out there, but why would you want one?

[Chan Kin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stryer is better.

[Danial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive, well-written, well-illustrated. Everything was excellent, the only problem is the reader may get lost in the details so easily.

[Komal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exceptionally in-depth knowledge that helps understanding concepts.

[Eric Donarski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best biochem textbook is Voet & Voet's. Enough said.

[Dorcas Laizer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best biochemistry textbook

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. This was my favorite BioChem book. It was so useful in grad school when I book my structure and function class. Great diagrams.. I unfortunatly left it in my lab when I left grad school. AGHHHH!!

[Euisry Noor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm currently reading this book in order to fulfill my understanding on the biochemistry subject. For preparing my exam, you know... =)

[Benjamin]

This edition is a little too old for my class, but is free from the library.

I'm adding textbooks to goodreads. I have to read them, don't I.

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good reference, not a good read.

[Rus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Empieza bien, flojea en los capítulos intermedios pero el final mola mucho. Muy recomendable.

[IMPERIVM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very comprehensive handbook of all things biochemistry.

[Shahid Mumtaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is very good .all topics are covered in this book

[Justin]

Not as health-centric as some other biochem books