The course focuses on the structure and function of the various biomolecules observed in life on Earth; nucleic acids, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, with an emphasis on protein structure and enzyme catalysis. Carbohydrate, lipid and nitrogen metabolism are also covered. The laboratory instructs modern biochemical techniques for analysis of biochemical molecules including carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and enzymes..
Credits: 4.00