Biochemistry - The Molecular Basis of Cell Structure and Function

by Albert L. Lehninger

HARDCOVER 1982 EDITION name in first page PERFECT CONDITION

Genres: Science, Medicine

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Albert Lester Lehninger

Reviews

[Kevin Prinoski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was my assigned class text in university undergrad biochemistry. "Biochemistry" (Lehinger, 2nd edition, 1975) contains 1,104 glorious pages of biochemistry in sufficient scope and at a level of detail than cannot possibly be covered in any single term undergrad course. Coverage in two terms is possible IF the instructor proceeds at an "enhanced pace" (lol) AND the students commit to never skipping a class unless in a medical coma or dead. The material is very logically arranged, VERY detailed, VERY broad in scope, and very well explained. This book is a joy to contemplate, retrospectively, but students actively engaged in the study of its contents, will likely have a different perspective while coping with fatigue and the angst of praying to pass mid-terms and final exams. Since the 2nd edition in 1975, Lehinger has blossomed into its 8th edition (2021) of a nearly unimaginable 4,893 pages - incredible! For current students of biochemistry utlizing Lehninger 8th edition, as you stroll into class for the first day of lecture, utter to your prof/instructor the phrase "Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant" - it seriously applies - lol. All jest aside, Lehninger is a wonderful biochemistry text, but for the students - be prepared to work hard. There are no half-measures or partial efforts when studying from Lehninger. The material is not exceedingly difficult but it is exceedingly copious in volume. I highly recommend Lehninger.

[Prakriti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first edition of this book has been passed down from my dad to me. It is the book that made me fall in love with biological sciences. I feel the the first edition was so poetic! I vividly remember reading the chapter on entropy in high school. I had never read anything like it before. The author had such a unique perspective of looking at thermodynamics and its biological significance. Each chapter has anecdotes of lectures by various scientists related to the topic. I especially love the one in the chapter on muscle contraction. I still go back to this book when I find myself lost in the humdrum of medical school life, to remind myself why I chose to be here in the first place.

[Jeffrey Romine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this edition in college (what was assigned to read - most by not all of the chapters).