About Course
Scope: Biochemistry deals with complete understanding of the molecular levels of the
chemical process associated with living cells. The scope of the subject is providing
biochemical facts and the principles to understand metabolism of nutrient molecules in
physiological and pathological conditions. It is also emphasizing on genetic organization
of mammalian genome and hetero & autocatalytic functions of DNA.
Objectives: Upon completion of course student shell able to
1. Understand the catalytic role of enzymes, importance of enzyme inhibitors in
design of new drugs, therapeutic and diagnostic applications of enzymes.
2. Understand the metabolism of nutrient molecules in physiological and
pathological conditions.
3. Understand the genetic organization of mammalian genome and functions of
DNA in the synthesis of RNAs and proteins.
Course Content
UNIT I-Biomolecules & Bioenergetics – 8hrs
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Introduction, classification, chemical nature and biological role of carbohydrate, lipids
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Introduction, classification, chemical nature and biological role of nucleic acids, amino acids.
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Introduction, classification, chemical nature and biological role of proteins.
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Bioenergetics: Introduction, Concept of free energy
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Endergonic and exergonic reaction and Relationship between free energy.
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Enthalpy and entropy; Redox potential.
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Energy rich compounds; classification.
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Biological significances of ATP and cyclic AMP.
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