Previous ed.: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : why biologists need chemistry -- Atoms : the foundation of life -- Compounds and chemical bonding : bring atoms together -- Molecular interactions : holding it all together -- Moles, concentrations, and dilutions : making sense of chemical numbers -- Organic compounds 1 : hydrocarbons as the framework of life -- Organic compounds 2 : adding function to the framework of life -- Molecular shape and structure : life in three dimensions -- Isomerism : generating chemical variety -- Biological macromolecules : providing life's infrastructure -- Metals in biology : life beyond carbon -- Chemical reactions 1 : bringing molecules to life -- Chemical reactions 2 : reaction mechanisms driving the chemistry of life -- Energy : what makes reactions go? -- Equilibria : how far do reactions go? -- Kinetics : what affects the speed of a reaction? -- Acids, bases, and buffer solutions : life in an aqueous environment -- Chemical analysis : characterizing chemical compounds.

Chemistry for the Biosciences leads students through the essential concepts that are central to understanding biological systems, using everyday examples and analogies to build their confidence in an often daunting subject. Placing an emphasis on clear, straightforward explanations, it fosters understanding as opposed to rote learning; by using relevant biological examples throughout, it illustrates just how integral chemistry is to the biosciences.--