Course Contents

Introduction to Biochemistry Brief Introduction to the scope and history of biochemistry.The molecular logic of living organisms.Cell structure and functions. Proteins: Amino acids, classification and properties. Proteins, classification and properties.Biological functions of proteins and peptides. Primary, secondary and tertiary structure (example: myoglobin). Quaternary structure of proteins (example, hemoglobin), biological functions of proteins and peptides. Carbohydrates: Classification, chemistry and properties of monosaccharide. Optical isomerism in carbohydrates.Chemistry and properties of disaccharides (maltose, isomaltose, lactose, sucrose, cellubiose). Polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose). Glycolipids and glycoproteins. Lipids: Classification, fatty acids and their properties. Biological significance of glycerides, phospholipids.Structure and functions of steroids. Nucleic Acids: Purines and pyrimidines, nucleosides and nucleosides and nucleotides. Structures and functions of RNA and DNA. Types of DNA (A, B and Z) and RNA (mRNA, rRNA and tRNA, siRNA, snRNA etc) Enzymes: Chemical nature, nomenclature and classification. Coenzymes, cofactors, co-substrates, prosthetic group. Vitamins: Introduction, classification, chemistry and biological significance of vitamins A, D, K and E.

Course Synopsis

This is a basic course that include detailed information about important biomolecules. Structure, chemical reactions and important functions of four biomolecules i.e, proteins including basic monomers (amino acids), carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids will be discussed in little detail.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to know structure, properties and biological functions of important biomolecules like protein, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acid.