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Biochemistry

CHEM 481 | University Course

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Course Description:

First-semester biochemistry. Molecular components of cells, chemical structure and function, enzymes, metabolic transformations, photosynthesis.

Course Details

Note

For students in biological sciences and others who contemplate pursuing advanced degrees, including medicine.

Prerequisites

A two-semester organic chemistry sequence. For example, CHEM 351 M and CHEM 352 M or CHEM 351 and 352.

Course Outline

Module 1: Amino Acids
Module 2: Proteins
Module 3: Proteins 2
Module 4: Proteins: Hemoglobin Structure and Function
Module 5: Carbohydrates
Module 6: Lipids and Membranes
Module 7: Enzymes
Module 8: Metabolism Overview and Glycolysis
Module 9: Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and Citric Acid Cycle
Module 10: Delta G and Glycolysis, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and Citric Acid Cycle
Module 11: Anaerobic Metabolism, Electron Transport Chain, and ATP Synthase
Module 12: Lipid Metabolism
Module 13: Integrating Metabolism
Module 14: Nitrogen Metabolism
Module 15: Amino Acid Metabolism
Module 16: Metabolic Regulation

Syllabus

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Textbooks

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Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition (Required) by: David Nelson, Michael Cox ISBN: 978-1319228002 2021 W.H. Freeman	Used: $304.45 Rental: $101.99 New: $405.93	New for $409.00 Used for $218.33	Borrow