Chemistry for B.Sc. Students: Molecules of Life, (GE/OE) Semester IV - NEP 2020 Maharashtra

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The book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the chemistry of biologically important molecules, integrating core concepts with their structural, functional, and applied aspects. It covers oils and fats, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, polymers, synthetic drugs, and dyes—highlighting how these molecules shape life processes, industrial applications, and modern chemical science. Beginning with the fundamental chemistry of Oils and Fats, students are guided through structures, properties, hydrolysis, hydrogenation, saponification, rancidity, and analytical constants. The second unit offers an in-depth study of Sugars and Detergents, including classification, properties, biological roles, structures of important carbohydrates, and cleansing mechanisms of synthetic detergents. The third unit unfolds the molecular world of Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins, covering classification, stereochemistry, acid-base behaviour, denaturation, and structural analysis. The final unit introduces Polymers, Synthetic Drugs, and Synthetic Dyes—examining polymer types, polymerization processes, drug classes, dye chemistry, colour theories, and mechanisms of dyeing.

With its simple language, stepwise explanations, structural illustrations, comparative tables, and chapter-end questions, this book serves as an ideal text for B.Sc. Chemistry students and learners from allied fields, providing a strong foundation for advanced study in organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and material sciences.

• Covers oils, fats, and their chemical transformations with clarity and practical relevance.
• Includes detailed classification, structures, and properties of sugars and detergents.
• Explains biological significance and structural chemistry of amino acids, peptides, and proteins.
• Discusses polymers, polymerization processes, and properties with real-world applications.
• Presents major classes of synthetic drugs and dyes along with structures and uses.
• Provides comparative tables, reaction summaries, structural diagrams, and easy-to-follow explanations.
• Offers chapter-end questions for revision, practice, and exam preparation.
• Fully aligned with undergraduate chemistry curricula focusing on biomolecules and applied chemistry.