Biochemistry and Nutrition for BSC Nursing PDF is concise and comprehensive book on biochemistry and nutrition for BSc nursing students has been written in easy to understand language. It has been divided into eight chapters: Introduction, Structure and Functions of Cell Membrane, Composition and Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Composition and Metabolism of Lipids, Composition and Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins, Composition of Vitamins and Minerals, Immunochemistry, and Nutrition. An extensive glossary has been provided at the end of the book for quick reference.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition and Scope
The Cell
Microscopy
Structure and Functions of Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
Transport Mechanisms
Acid-Base Balance
Electrolytes
Composition and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
Chemistry of Carbohydrates
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Composition and Metabolism of Lipids
Chemistry of Lipids
Digestion of Lipids
Metabolism of Fatty Acids
Metabolism of Triacylglycerols
Cholesterol Metabolism
Lipoproteins and their Functions
Composition and Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins
