[BiO BB] Biochemistry book reccomendation needed

[Rong Chen]

The Cell: A Molecular Approach, by G.M. Cooper is really an excellent 
introductory book. I really like cooper's style.

rong

On Wed, 18 Dec 2002, J.W. Bizzaro wrote:

> Hi Ken.
> 
> I've used both Stryer and Garrett & Grisham.  They are comparable in size,
> covering enough material for several semesters of biochemistry.  The latter is a
> bit easier to read, while the former is a bit more detailed.
> 
> I think most biochemistry texts are overkill for those not choosing the field as
> a profession.  One of my favorite texts, which is concise and nicely
> illustrated, is The Cell: A Molecular Approach, by G.M. Cooper.  I would
> recommend it for those who don't intend to be biochemists but would like to know
> enough biochem and molecular biology to begin studying bioinformatics.
> 
> Cheers.
> Jeff
> 
> Ken Firestone wrote:
> > 
> > I need a book recommendation. I am coming from a Computer Science
> > background, and I would like a basic biochemistry text. I studied
> > biochemistry many years ago, and I still have an ancient copy of
> > Lehninger. So what should I get now.
> 
> 

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