Biochemistry

Course Code: CHEM-210

Department: Chemistry

Credit Hours: 5.00

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Topics include basic structure, stereochemistry, synthesis, regulation, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Physical biochemistry of pH and buffers. Structure and function of enzymes including enzyme kinetics and bioenergetics. Topics include glycolysis, fluconeogenesis, hexose-monophosphate shunt, glycogen synthesis and degradation, and insulin and glycogenesis. DNA replication, transcription, translation, protein synthesis by RNA molecules and regulation of gene expression. Cell membrane structure and function, transport, receptors and signal transduction. Laboratory not required. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or CHEM 111 or High School Chemistry (obtaining a C or better), or with approval of instructor or Academic Dean.