<p style="text-align:justify"><em>Basic Biochemistry</em> provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry and their significance in understanding living systems. The book systematically covers the structure, functions, and properties of major biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones. It explains the chemical basis of life and highlights the role of biomolecules in cellular organization, metabolism, and physiological processes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The text further explores essential biochemical concepts such as acids, bases, buffers, bioenergetics, glycolysis, glycogenesis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid oxidation, and ketone body metabolism. Special emphasis is given to metabolic pathways and their applications in biological, food, agricultural, and pharmaceutical sciences. The book also discusses secondary metabolites, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds with their industrial importance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of life sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, food science, pharmacy, and allied disciplines, this book serves as a valuable resource for building a strong foundation in modern biochemistry.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 1.</strong> Introduction and Importance of Basic Biochemistry<br /> <strong>Chapter 2.</strong> Overview of Biomolecules in Living Systems<br /> <strong>Chapter 3.</strong> Carbohydrates Structure<br /> <strong>Chapter 4.</strong> Carbohydrates Functions and Properties<br /> <strong>Chapter 5.</strong> Lipids Structure, Functions and Properties<br /> <strong>Chapter 6.</strong> Proteins Structure, Functions and Properties<br /> <strong>Chapter 7.</strong> Nucleic Acids Structure, Functions and Properties<br /> <strong>Chapter 8.</strong> General Functions and Properties of Biomolecules<br /> <strong>Chapter 9.</strong> Acids, Bases and Buffers in Living Systems<br /> <strong>Chapter 10.</strong> pK of Biomolecules<br /> <strong>Chapter 11.</strong> Vitamins<br /> <strong>Chapter 12.</strong> Hormones<br /> <strong>Chapter 13.</strong> Bioenergetics<br /> <strong>Chapter 14.</strong> Glycolysis and Glycogenesis<br /> <strong>Chapter 15.</strong> Citric Acid Cycle and Glycogenolysis<br /> <strong>Chapter 16.</strong> Oxidative Phosphorylation<br /> <strong>Chapter 17.</strong> Fatty Acid Oxidation and Ketone Bodies Metabolism<br /> <strong>Chapter 18.</strong> Secondary Metabolites, Alkaloids, Phenolics and Their Applications in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries</p>