Bioinorganic Chemistry provides a clear and concise introduction to the role of inorganic elements in biology. Starting with the function and occurrence of inorganic elements in living organisms, the book moves on to address the applications of these biominerals, inorganic electrolytes and inorganic compounds in fields such as chemotherapy and radiodiagnostics. Topics covered include:§cobalt in vitamin and coenzyme B12§the role of magnesium and manganese in photosynthesis§uptake, transport, and storage of essential elements§catalysis through hemoproteins§iron-sulfur and other non-heme iron proteins§nickel-containing enzymes§copper-containing proteins§biological functions of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium and chromium§structural and gene-regulatory functions of zinc and its role in the enzymatic catalysis of§function and transport of alkali and alkaline earth metal cations§catalysis and regulation of bioenergetic processes by the alkaline earth metal ions Mg2+ and Ca2+§biomineralization