Ideal for those studying biochemistry for the first time this proven book balances scientific detail with readability and shows you how principles of biochemistry affect your everyday life. Designed throughout to help you succeed (and excel ) the book includes in-text questions that help you master key concepts end-of-chapter problem sets grouped by problem type that help you prepare for exams and state-of-the art visuals that help you understand key processes and concepts. In addition visually dynamic "Hot Topics" cover the latest advances in the field while "Biochemical Connections" demonstrate how biochemistry affects other fields such as health and sports medicine. The accompanying OWL homework offers end-of-chapter problems in digital form giving you on-demand access to hints solutions and other information directly related to the problem. Language: English