From Molecules to the Biochemistry of Cells
This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in...
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| description | This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in its molecular foundations, this approach reveals unifying principles underlying life's diversity and provides a conceptual framework for biological complexity. Core concepts include macromolecular structure and function, information encoding and decoding, and universal principles of energy conversion. Key Features Reflects a novel biology teaching approach Uses evolution as the unifying framework Introduces a narrative towards complexity in life Bridges chemistry and physics to make molecular biology accessible Focuses on bacteria and archaea as the simplest life forms to illustrate fundamental principles Progresses from molecules through molecular interactions to cellular processes Highlights key biological concepts with summaries and reflective questions This textbook is designed for students seeking an integrated introduction to biology that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular structures. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1779762026-06-22T05:44:44Z From Molecules to the Biochemistry of Cells Vorholt, Julia A. Piel, Jörn Aebi, Markus Hilvert, Donald Thermodynamics in biology Macromolecular structure Prokaryotic metabolism Biogeochemical processes Information transfer mechanisms Cellular energy conversion Evolutionary molecular biology concepts thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSD Molecular biology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSF Cellular biology (cytology) thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSB Biochemistry thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PN Chemistry::PNN Organic chemistry This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in its molecular foundations, this approach reveals unifying principles underlying life's diversity and provides a conceptual framework for biological complexity. Core concepts include macromolecular structure and function, information encoding and decoding, and universal principles of energy conversion. Key Features Reflects a novel biology teaching approach Uses evolution as the unifying framework Introduces a narrative towards complexity in life Bridges chemistry and physics to make molecular biology accessible Focuses on bacteria and archaea as the simplest life forms to illustrate fundamental principles Progresses from molecules through molecular interactions to cellular processes Highlights key biological concepts with summaries and reflective questions This textbook is designed for students seeking an integrated introduction to biology that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular structures. 2026-06-22T05:44:42Z 2026-06-22T05:44:42Z 2026-06-21T15:54:18Z 2026 book book ONIX_20260621T103021_9781040489765_3 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/114314 9781040489765 9781003404156 9781040731376 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/177976 eng open access image/jpeg Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/114314/1/9781040489765.pdf CRC Press CRC Press 10.1201/9781003404156 10.1201/9781003404156 82beefe5-482e-4277-9971-e4ee0480a152 9781040489765 9781003404156 9781040731376 CRC Press 298 open access |
| spellingShingle | Thermodynamics in biology Macromolecular structure Prokaryotic metabolism Biogeochemical processes Information transfer mechanisms Cellular energy conversion Evolutionary molecular biology concepts thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSD Molecular biology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSF Cellular biology (cytology) thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSB Biochemistry thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PN Chemistry::PNN Organic chemistry Vorholt, Julia A. Piel, Jörn Aebi, Markus Hilvert, Donald From Molecules to the Biochemistry of Cells |
| title | From Molecules to the Biochemistry of Cells |
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| topic | Thermodynamics in biology Macromolecular structure Prokaryotic metabolism Biogeochemical processes Information transfer mechanisms Cellular energy conversion Evolutionary molecular biology concepts thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSD Molecular biology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSF Cellular biology (cytology) thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSB Biochemistry thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PN Chemistry::PNN Organic chemistry |
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