Thermodynamics for Biochemistry and Life Sciences
| By: | Dmitry Matyushov |
| Publisher: | Cognella, Inc. - Books |
| Print ISBN: | 9798823345576 |
| eText ISBN: | 9798823394864 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2026 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Thermodynamics for Biochemistry and Life Sciences provides students with a focused exploration of thermodynamics with applications in biochemistry and the life sciences. Recognizing the subject's complexity, the text refrains from mathematical rigor and instead places significant focus on graphical representation. Simplified plots, coupled with bullet-list descriptions, foster intuition over mathematics mastery.
The book systematically introduces the fundamental laws of thermodynamics before advancing to phase and chemical equilibria, with in-depth examinations of acid-base and redox reactions in application to bioenergetics. Incorporating sets of problems and a solution manual, the book seeks developing problem-solving skills.
Thermodynamics for Biochemistry and Life Sciences is ideal for single-semester physical chemistry courses, especially those specializing in biochemistry.