SPM-527 BIOCHEMISTRY I

Biochemistry I provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry. It gives an overview of the structure, function and metabolism of biologically important molecules: carbohydrates, fatty acids proteins and nucleic acids. The course concludes with a review of amino acid metabolism. Enzyme kinetics, allostery, enzyme inhibition and control are considered in detail. Throughout, the emphasis is placed on the regulation of metabolic pathways and on their interrelationships in health and disease.

Credits

3

Distribution

Podiatric Medicine

Offered

F