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Inside The Chemistry of Health

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Cover of The Chemistry of Health publication.
  • Basic principles plus cutting-edge research
  • In every chapter
    • "Question Box" interviews with scientists
    • "Got It?" review questions

Slide 2

The Chemistry of Health cover image
  • Read about
    • Actions and reactions
    • Biochemistry
    • Sugars and fats
    • Chemical tools
    • Chemistry and medicines

Slide 3

Sugars are part of the DNA double helix.
"It is very difficult to connect biology students to basic chemistry and cell metabolism, and [The Chemistry of Health] seems to do a great job. Thank you." —Teacher, New Jersey

Slide 4

The plasma membrane is a cell's protective barrier.

Key Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Slide 5

Squash beetles are sophisticated chemistry labs.

Inside Chemistry of Health

  • Shows how living organisms teach scientists about health

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Visually stimulating learning aids

  • Images
    • Science
      Fungus thrives in possum dung.
    • Scientists
      Barbara Imperiali and Robert Grubbs
  • Helpful illustrations
    Illustration of proteins working togetherThree types of attractive forces hold atoms together to make molecules. Dots represent electrons taking part in chemical bonding.
  • Tables
    Screen shot of a table

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This page last updated April 7, 2008