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Biochemistry

Biochemistry Course Summary

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. It bridges biology and chemistry by focusing on molecular-level understanding of biological functions.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Biomolecules

    • Carbohydrates: Structure and function of sugars and polysaccharides.

    • Lipids: Fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and their roles in energy storage and membranes.

    • Proteins: Amino acid structure, protein folding, enzymes, and catalysis.

    • Nucleic Acids: DNA, RNA, their structures, replication, transcription, and translation.

  2. Enzymology

    • Enzyme structure, function, kinetics, and regulation.

    • Coenzymes and cofactors.

    • Mechanisms of enzyme action.

  3. Metabolism

    • Pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism.

    • Energy production (ATP), glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation.

    • Metabolic regulation and integration.

  4. Molecular Biology

    • Gene structure and expression.

    • Genetic code, transcription, translation, and post-translational modifications.

    • Techniques like PCR, electrophoresis, and cloning.

  5. Biochemical Techniques

    • Chromatography, spectroscopy, electrophoresis.

    • Enzyme assays and protein purification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the structure and function of key biomolecules.

  • Explain the principles of enzyme activity and metabolic pathways.

  • Analyze the molecular mechanisms of gene expression.

  • Apply biochemical techniques in experimental contexts.