Manual of Practical Biochemistry, 4th Edition

This book provides a concise introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances of biochemical importance for undergraduate medical students. It covers all the skill-based aspects of the CBME curriculum of biochemistry.

Special features of this edition

• Maps the contents of the books to be practical curriculum of CBME for easy reference
• Topics such as urinary screening tests for inborn errors of metabolism, enrgy content of various food items, significance of glycemic index, and saturated, unsaturated and trans-fatty acids in food are newly included in this edition.
• Tabulations summarising biochemical tests, procedures and outcomes included appropriately to make it easy for students to obtain information at a glance
• Exercises comprising MCQs, viva voce questions and questions based on problem-solving skills and interpretation of laboratory data of common clinical conditions are updated