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IN THIS CHAPTER

Understanding why carbon is fundamental to biochemistry

Measuring the strength of different kinds of bonds

Finding out about functional groups

Checking out isomerism

Most biologically important molecules are composed of organic compounds, compounds of carbon. Therefore, you, as a student of biochemistry, must have a general knowledge of organic chemistry, which is the study of carbon compounds, in order to understand the functions and reactions of biochemical molecules. In this chapter, we go over the basics of organic chemistry, including the various functional groups and isomers that are important in the field of biochemistry. (We’re sure that this chapter will bring back fond memories of your organic chemistry classes and labs.)

If you feel you need a little more background in organic chemistry, refer to Organic Chemistry I For Dummies (written by Arthur Winter and published by Wiley); Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, by these two wonderful authors (Wiley); and even Chemistry For Dummies, by John (Wiley). (Shameless plugs for others of our books!)