The Physical Basis of Biochemistry

This text emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of biophysical chemistry by incorporating the quantitative perspective of the physical sciences without sacrificing the complexity and diversity of the biological systems. It appeals to scientists who need to understand the physical and chemical bases of biological phenomena.

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The Physical Basis of Biochemistry is a rigorous, imaginative textbook that applies physical and chemical principles to the understanding of the biology of cells. The book features problem sets and examples, clear illustrations, and extensive appendixes that provide additional information on related topics in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Based on years of the author's experience teaching the subject, The Physical Basis of Biochemistry is suitable for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in physical biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, and physical chemistry with applications in the life sciences. Mixing practical applications with a consistent theoretical paradigm of modeling biological systems, the book will be welcomed by instructors seeking a text that combines a quantitative approach with a uniform biological perspective.