Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students 11th Edition

Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students, 11th Edition, authored by DM Vasudevan, Sreekumari S and Kannan Vaidyanathan, is a comprehensive and clinically integrated textbook designed for undergraduate medical education.

Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, this revised edition follows the NMC Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and includes updated clinical applications, case-based learning, examination preparation material and a dedicated AETCOM module.

Key Features of the 11th Edition

CBME-Aligned Curriculum

The textbook is organized according to the latest competency-based medical education requirements, with chapter-wise learning objectives and QR codes mapped to NMC competencies.

40 Chapters Across Six Sections

The book covers Chemical Basis of Life, General Metabolism, Clinical and Applied Biochemistry, Nutrition, Molecular Biology and Advanced Biochemistry.

Clinical Integration

Includes more than 40 Early Clinical Exposure case scenarios, clinical application boxes and explanations connecting biochemical principles with clinical medicine.

Illustrations and Flowcharts

Two-colour diagrams, metabolic pathway flowcharts and comparison tables simplify complex biochemical reactions and support conceptual understanding.

Examination Preparation

The complimentary examination resource includes more than 1,100 MCQs, long and short answer questions, reasoning questions, viva voce and OSPE practice.

AETCOM Module

Includes dedicated content supporting Attitude, Ethics and Communication competencies in medical education.

Additional Learning Resources

Includes a complimentary illustrated poster and access code for the Dr. Wise AI learning assistant.

Major Topics Covered

• Enzymes and enzyme kinetics
• Carbohydrate, protein and lipid chemistry
• Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and glycogen metabolism
• Liver and kidney function tests
• Acid-base balance
• Vitamins and nutrition
• Molecular biology and genetics
• Immunochemistry
• Hormones and metabolic regulation
• Biochemistry of cancer, COVID-19 and AIDS