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Biochemistry

  • CBMS223
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This unit provides an essential background of biochemistry for the modern life scientist, building on fundamentals of organic and biological chemistry and general biology. Lecture topics include structure of biological macromolecules, enzymatic control of biological reactions, principal pathways of intermediary metabolism, flow of energy within cells, and lipid and amino acid metabolism. The unit emphasises the interpretation of quantitative data and the experimental basis for our current ideas and developments in biochemistry. Laboratory practical sessions will alternate with tutorials covering lecture and practical topics. -- Course Website

Instructor: Professor Shoba Ranganathan

Prerequisites: (BIOL115 and CBMS103) or admission to GCertBiotech or GDipChiroSc or PGQual(Chiro) 



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