This is the revised edition of the best-selling chemistry textbook for majors in allied health fields, emphasizing the molecular basis of life. Sound treatment of fundamentals is supported by examples from DNA and genetic engineering, radioimmunology, the selection and use of radioisotopes in medicine, biometallic corrosion of metal alloys, medical emergencies of acid-base blood chemistry, and neurotransmitters and drugs of the central nervous system. Features new chapters on biochemistry and a consolidated discussion of stoichiometry. Technical terms are carefully defined and consistently used. Exercises and marginal comments further clarify concepts.
- ISBN10 0471815136
- ISBN13 9780471815136
- Publish Date 28 February 1986
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 16 January 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 574
- Language English