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This unit is an essential introduction to biological processes which convert energy from one form to another, notably respiration and photosynthesis (Units 9 and 10). Before studying this unit, you should have a basic knowledge of biological molecules, cell structure, enzymes and movement across membranes (Units 3–6). Anyone with a reasonable knowledge of chemistry will find the first few sections basic: almost too basic, perhaps!
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Lewis, R. and Evans, W. Chemistry (Basingstoke: Macmillan Press, 1997). This unit glosses over many important ideas about energy in chemistry. If you want to start filling in the gaps, try this sister volume. If your understanding of basic chemistry is shaky, this general introduction should help.
Stryer, L. Biochemistry (4th ed.)(New York: Freeman, 1995). Energy stores and energy transformations in cells are dealt with nicely by this classic big undergraduate textbook of biochemistry. There are several broadly similar books on the market, but I would still go for this if looking for clear explanation.
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Sutton, J. (1998). Energy in Living Systems. In: Biology. Macmillan Foundations. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15201-8_8
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