General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (3rd Edition)

A clear and friendly writing style reader-focused approach and real-world health-related applications have made Karen Timberlake a best-selling allied health author. Filled with real-world health-related applications this readable presentation breaks allied health chemistry concepts into bite-sized pieceswith a step-by-step approach that provides clear and thorough understanding. Conceptual questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension of the material. New Green Chemistry Notes include Biodiesel: An Alternative Fuel Greenhouse Gases and Energy Saving Light Bulbs. The Third Edition is available with MasteringChemistry the most advanced chemistry homework and tutorial system available. Measurements Atoms and Elements Nuclear Radiation Compounds and Their Bonds Chemical Reactions and Quantities Energy and Matter Gases Solutions Chemical Equilibrium Acids and Bases Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes Unsaturated Hydrocarbons Alcohols Phenols Ethers and Thiols Aldehydes Ketones and Chiral Molecules Carbohydrates Carboxylic Acids and Esters Lipids Amines and Amides Amino Acids and Proteins Enzymes and Vitamins Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis Metabolic Pathways for Carbohydrates Metabolic Pathways and Energy Production Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids. A useful reference for allied health professionals.