Structure, function and reactivity of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; role of pH in biochemical reactions; enzyme kinetics and regulation; membrane structure and function; overview of the metabolic pathways; carbohydrate metabolism; lipid metabolism; metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds; nucleic acid synthesis. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or MARB 215, and CHEM 228; junior or senior classification Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours.
Structure, function and reactivity of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; role of pH in biochemical reactions; enzyme kinetics and regulation; membrane structure and function; overview of the metabolic pathways; carbohydrate metabolism; lipid metabolism; metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds; nucleic acid synthesis. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or MARB 215, and CHEM 228; junior or senior classification Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours.
