BIO 332 Biochemistry
Covers the structure and function, and metabolism of the major
biomolecules. This course focuses on the structure
and general function of the four biomolecules; amino acids,
nucleotides, carbohydrates, and lipids. A brief review of acid-base
chemistry is followed by studying amino acids and general
issues of protein structure. To understand how structure
dictates function, students learn the general physiology of
model proteins, and there is an investigation of the action of
enzymes. Nucleic acids are studied in the context of their role
in replication, transcription, and translation. The structure and
function of major carbohydrates and lipids are also described. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee required.
Offered
Spring Semester