Full colour illustrations & diagrams throughout explain concepts of biochemistry Clear simple page designs for ease of study A chapter on molecular tools in medicine explains advances made in biochemistry and their medical applications Biochemistry is a core subject at undergraduate level for all medical and dental students. They are required to pass their biochemistry exam at the end of the first year s study before advancing in their career. There are a number of large, classic biochemistry textbooks available in the market, but a medical student nowadays wants a shorter, simply written and well illustrated book to get him through the exam. This is that book. Equally divided into two sections - general biochemistry and metabolism and biochemical genetics - containing 46 chapters, this user-friendly textbook will become a valuable addition to the medical undergraduate s personal library.