: Detailed analysis of sterols, their spectral properties, and the stereochemistry governing sex hormones.
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This volume is tailored for introductory courses, covering the fundamental classes of biomolecules and natural compounds: | | Topic Covered | | :--- |
The book is specifically aligned with the UGC model curriculum for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.
| | Topic Covered | | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Terpenoids : A vast and diverse class of lipids built from isoprene units. | | 2 | Natural Pigments : The chemical structures responsible for color in biological systems. | | 3 | Antibiotics : The chemistry of compounds used to combat bacterial infections. | | 4 | Steroids and Hormones : Lipid-based signaling molecules with powerful biological effects. | | 5 | Polynuclear Hydrocarbons : Compounds with multiple fused aromatic rings. | | 6 | Nucleic Acids : The polymers DNA and RNA, which store and transmit genetic information. | | 7 | Lignin and Pectin : Structural polymers found in the cell walls of plants. | | 8 | Coenzymes and Fermentation : Organic cofactors for enzymes and the chemical process of fermentation. | | 9 | Biosynthesis of Natural Products : A look at how nature builds these complex molecules from simple starting materials. | | 10 | Colour Reactions Tests of Natural Products : Characterizing natural products through specific chemical tests. |