Biochemistry is a central discipline in biology, offering insights into the molecular processes that sustain life. It connects the chemical nature of biomolecules with the physiological and structural complexities of living organisms. For students of zoology, biochemistry provides the fundamental understanding required to study metabolism, molecular genetics, physiology, cell biology, and evolutionary biology. A sound understanding of biochemical principles is essential not only for academic progress but also for developing a scientific perspective toward life at the molecular level.
This book, Biochemistry, has been carefully prepared for undergraduate students of zoology in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the syllabus prescribed by the University of Mumbai. It covers the core areas of biochemistry, beginning with basic chemical concepts and progressing through the structure and function of biomolecules, enzymology, bioenergetics, and the biochemical basis of life processes in animals.
Contents –
1. Basics of Biochemistry
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. Lipids
5. Vitamins
6. Enzymes
Glossary
