Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life International Fourth Edition is an intermediate, one-semester text written for students on degree pathways in Chemistry, Biology and other Health and Life Sciences. Aimed at students with one unit of Organic Chemistry, it focuses on essential biochemical principles that underpin the modern life sciences, and offers the most balanced coverage of Chemistry and Biology of any text on the market. The text equips students with a complete view of the living state; emphasizes problem solving; and applies biochemical principles to the fields of Health, Agriculture, Engineering and Forensics, to show students the relevance of their learning to their future careers.