The Manga Guide to Biochemistry

Kumi loves to eat but she s worried that her passion for junk food is affecting her health Determined to unlock the secrets of dieting she enlists the help of her brainy friend Nemoto and his beautiful biochemistry professor Dr Kurosaka And so it begins Follow along in The Manga Guide to Biochemistry as Kumi explores the mysteries of her body s inner workings With the help of RoboCat the professor s friendly endoscopic robot you ll soar through the incredible chemical machinery that keeps us alive and get an up close look at biopolymers like DNA and proteins the metabolic processes that turn our food into energy and the enzymes that fuel our bodies chemical reactions As you dive into the depths of plant and animal cells you ll learn about The metabolism of substances like carbohydrates lipids proteins and alcoholHow the energy powerhouses known as mitochondria produce ATPDNA transcription and the different types of RNA that work together to translate the genetic code into proteinsEnzyme kinetics how they re measured and how enzyme inhibition worksWhether you re a medical student an amateur scientist or just curious about how your body turns cupcakes into energy The Manga Guide to Biochemistry is your key to understanding the science of life The latest addition to No Starch Press s EduManga series The Manga Guide to Biochemistry uses Japanese comics clear explanations and a charming storyline to explain the basics of biochemistry This volume begins with a discussion of the cells that make up living beings as well as the basics of protein synthesis metabolism energy production and photosynthesis It goes on to cover ecosystems and material cycles the mechanisms of respiration lipids cholesterol and blood types and the roles and structures of enzymes and proteins Readers explore genes and DNA the differences between biochemistry and molecular biology and the mystery surrounding the origin of the cell all with the aid of orig