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Biochemistry
With new co-authors Jeremy Berg and John Tymoczko, "Biochemistry" 5th edition has expanded integration of evolution, more chemical and structural insights, and a web based media component created simultaneously with the text. Improved pedagogy chapter opening outlines, expanded end of chapter problem sets, new types of problems, and special icons highlighting evolutionary coverage, clinically relevant material, or related media content on the Web. "Biochemistry" also becomes the first text to fully reflect the revolution that has taken place in biomedical science in the past ten years, culminating in the human genome project. A key focus of the new edition is the unifying features of protein structure and function that have been revealed by the incredible progress in gene sequencing. All molecular diagrams have been recreated by Jeremy Berg for clearer and more consistent presentations of structure throughout, with the art programme being increased by nearly 20 per cent over the previous edition. The new author team has also worked to maintain the book's defining the characteristic clarity.
1100 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1975
About the author
Jeremy M. Berg
74 books16 followersJeremy Mark Berg was founding director of the University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Personalized Medicine. He holds positions as Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Science Strategy and Planning and Professor of Computational and Systems Biology at the University of Pittsburgh. From 2016 to 2019, Berg was editor in chief of the Science journals.
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January 19, 2019
One of the best Biochemistry books that I have read including classroom assigned literature and self-discovered books. The layout and content of this book is very efficient and enjoyable to both newbies to the science genre and life long scientists. The authors do a great job of conveying lifetimes of scientific information to the masses in both an educational and stimulating approach. The information is very thorough and up-to-date in the field of Biochemistry. Reading this book with such captivating material in this engaging format was definitely a memorable experience in my education.
April 6, 2013
This book is a must for any students following an undergraduate course which includes study units in biochemistry. It presents the various biochemical concepts and processes very clearly, making them much easier to understand by the reader. Convenient summaries at the back of each chapter make it easier to revise a chapter quickly while still highlighting all of the important points in that particular chapter. A very helpful book which will definitely be a great aid to me during my university years and beyond. :)
January 28, 2014
Not as much fun as Lehninger's. I used it primarily for the review questions rather than read it from cover to cover.
September 3, 2016
One of the most dependable Biochemistry books out there. Only rivalled by Voet.
July 2, 2026
co prawda koniec końców to były coś ze trzy różne biochemie, każda przeczytana w 75%
mam nadzieję że nie wrócę do żadnej z nich we wrześniu
mam nadzieję że nie wrócę do żadnej z nich we wrześniu
February 20, 2019
Finally done with this one
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July 27, 2024may God bless the man who shall not be named i will never ever ever see you again and i could not be happier! extra thanks to stryer for this amazing book(fyi the metabolism chapter is bad you really should work on it) also i will not give all credits to this book for passing biochem because FFUL pull trough com aquela sebenta! extra thanks to ju that had to memorize all the enzymes names which btw very fucked up🥳🫶🏻
February 4, 2024
Ehhh tego jest za dużo
July 14, 2024
Verbose and dense, but got the job done.
December 11, 2024
Didn’t read, wouldn’t have liked it anyway
February 1, 2024
Great book for learning Biochemistry!🤩
June 9, 2012
This book helped me a lot through my course in Biochemistry. There was only one issue with this book! It was too heavy to carry around! LOL
Otherwise, it was very well organised and quite well-written with all the pictures and illustrations to help with the understanding of some basic concepts in biochemistry. :)
Otherwise, it was very well organised and quite well-written with all the pictures and illustrations to help with the understanding of some basic concepts in biochemistry. :)
January 31, 2024
Great book!
I greatly appreciated the paragraphs that were given titles that reflected the topic in that paragraph. It helped to study: one could just read the title and consider re-studying the item or checking it off as "OK, I know that". My edition had an error in the DNA polymerases, which transpired during my exam. I suppose (hope) my professor passed it on.
I greatly appreciated the paragraphs that were given titles that reflected the topic in that paragraph. It helped to study: one could just read the title and consider re-studying the item or checking it off as "OK, I know that". My edition had an error in the DNA polymerases, which transpired during my exam. I suppose (hope) my professor passed it on.
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July 23, 2011The best Biochem Book out there!
August 4, 2011
It's pretty easy to understand, but sometimes it glosses over topics that it shouldn't.
September 22, 2011
The book was my Bible a few years ago ;)
August 1, 2016
One of the best book for any life science student, easy language and explanation.
May 8, 2021
A bit dense at times definitely need caffeine to make it through a chapter. Wouldn’t recommend for a pleasure read. Could use better transitions.
May 2, 2026
The newer online editions of this book are just money grabs and full of typos. MacMillan's online HW and test banks that the newer editions provide just allow for lazier and lazier professors--nearly immoral atp. This physical copy was good and cheap, content is well covered.
January 19, 2018
I liked this book, because it had explained the concepts in a simple and attractive way. Was a good help for some crucial knowledge I had to refresh.
February 9, 2018
Great study book, with good questions to help you learn.
No answers to check yours unfortunately.
No answers to check yours unfortunately.
July 1, 2018
biochemistry is essential for everyone
January 9, 2021
Solid refresher. Exactly what you would expect from an 1000+ pages textbook.
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June 19, 2023its a very good book
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December 16, 2023
stressful :(
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January 23, 2024
Ahh kocham sesje T.T
May 17, 2024
I passed biochem :)
May 8, 2025
best biochem textbook of all time
October 18, 2025
Incredible.
May 23, 2026
The Bible ™
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