The Organic Chemistry of Biological Pathways

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Targeted at advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this textbook delves into the chemical reactions in living organisms, emphasizing substrate reactivity patterns and organic mechanisms. Readers are expected to have a foundational knowledge of organic chemistry. The second edition features updated mechanisms and includes hundreds of references to recent literature for those seeking deeper insights into the subject. The focus on enzyme roles is balanced with a detailed exploration of individual reaction processes.