This second edition of this book is extensively revised.It now covers the complete syllabus prescribed by the Medical Council of India for the MBBS course. Although it is designed as a basic text book for the undergraduate student,it has resource material for postgraduates and advanced learners in biochemistry and medicine.

The topics are developed in a manner that encourages the student to develop analytical ability as opposed to memory-based learning. Each chapter begins with At a glance which gives a bird’s eye view of the content, thus facilitating better comprehension of the whole.

At the end of each chapter, MCQs, Clinical case studies, Problem based exercises and Riddles have been given. These will be of immense help to the students preparing for various competitive examinations in India and abroad that include USMLE, PLAB, and All India MD/MS entrance examinations.

Rafi M D obtained his MBBS degree from Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal and MD from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.  He is currently professor of Biochemistry affiliated to Dr NTR University of Health Sciences.  Extremely popular among the UG and PG student community for his well-structured, lucid and stimulating classroom sessions, Dr Rafi is known for his ability to deconstruct complex observations into a series of simple steps, a style that is reflected in his treatment of the complex concepts and mechanisms of biochemistry in this book.  He is also engaged in training programmes for PG entrance examinations.  He has several research publications in national and international journals to his credit.