BRS Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics (Board Review Series),   ISBN:9780781798754

Customer Rating: 

I was hesitant to buy this book based on all of the reviews claiming there are so many errors in it. However if you notice, those reviews are for an older version. I purchased the newest version which came out December 1, 2009. I did not notice any errors although truthfully, I did not read through the entire book. However, the sections I did read seemed very thorough. I really like all the clinical correlations. The practice questions at the end of the chapters are generally challenging and are clinically focused which is nice for reviewing for exams. There are a lot of diagrams which are clear and helpful. I also feel that the book is thorough and covers a very wide array of topics. This was one of the best resources available for reviewing quickly and time efficiently for my exams.

Customer Rating: 

I mainly used this book as a resource to practice questions before my shelf exams. I feel that it is a good review book because it also integrates other topics like pathology, and pharmacology along with the study of biochemistry.
I think that this book is a bit to superficial to use while learning biochemistry (if you do it may haunt you later when you can't remember biochemistry while preparing for STEP 1).
I recommend using a more substantial book along with your Basic Science biochemistry course.
Like other BRS books you will have access to the questions on-line, so that you do not have to carry the book around with you all of the time.

Customer Rating: 

Well, this book is much much much better than the previous edition BRS biochem book. The text overall does explain things but I will agree the questions are worthless. I ended up buying Rapid-Review BioChem and fell in LOVE!

Customer Rating: 

This book is an excellent source for good pictures and plenty of review questions. Do not use this book as the main source of learning.

Major draw backs included
-Lack of full text on [...].
-Not enough questions based on genetics

Major pros included
Abundant questions on metabolism
Excellent charts/diagrams for pathways

Is it worth buying? Only if you want to do lots of practice questions. I do not regret buying it. Saved by butt on the final, wish i used it for midterms.

Customer Rating: 

BRS biochemistry covers all the material that you would expect, and, while there are errors in the review questions, most are simply the answer choice not corresponding to the explanation. I, for one, prefer the BRS format to the rapid review, so I'll put up with the inconvenience.