Authored By: Sunil Kumar Pandey
ISBN: 9789367557518
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 280
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 20
Height: 152
Weight: 0
Basic Biochemistry 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.
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.
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.
Introduction and Importance of Basic Biochemistry
Overview of Biomolecules in Living Systems
Carbohydrates Structure
Carbohydrates Functions and Properties
Lipids Structure, Functions and Properties
Proteins Structure, Functions and Properties
Nucleic Acids Structure, Functions and Properties
General Functions and Properties of Biomolecules
Acids, Bases and Buffers in Living Systems
pK of Biomolecules
Vitamins
Hormones
Bioenergetics
Glycolysis and Glycogenesis
Citric Acid Cycle and Glycogenolysis
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Fatty Acid Oxidation and Ketone Bodies Metabolism
Secondary Metabolites, Alkaloids, Phenolics and Their Applications in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Plant Physiology. He holds an M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. Currently, he serves as Assistant Professor (Plant Physiology) in the Department of Plant Physiology at the College of Agriculture, Powarkheda, Narmadapuram, under Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Dr. Pandey specializes in abiotic stress physiology, with a focus on high temperature stress, waterlogging, and salinity stress in crops. He has made significant contributions to agricultural research, with over 31 research papers published in reputed journals, along with 5 book chapters, 1 e-book, 35 conference abstracts, and 2 technical bulletins.
An active mentor, he has guided 4 M.Sc. (Ag.) students as a major advisor and has served as a committee member for 13 M.Sc. and 4 Ph.D. scholars. He has also contributed to an international research project, reflecting his engagement in global scientific collaboration.
Dr. Pandey’s academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the UGC Research Fellowship during his Ph.D., Young Scientist Award, Distinguished Scientist Award, Excellence in Research Award for his outstanding contributions to Plant Physiology, and Best Teacher Award. He has also received international training certifications from JICA and the Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan.