Organic and Biochemistry DMED 1204

Chemistry of biomolecules with emphasis on the bioenergetics and control of metabolic

pathways via regulation of specific enzymes.Specific Coverage: Proteins, protein structure and mechanism,  Enzyme mechanism and Enzyme kinetics,  Metabolism: Carbohydrates, conversion of sugars, anaerobic and aerobic metabolism. Fat catabolism. Amino acid degradation. and

 Anabolic Pathways: Carbohydrates, fats and lipids, amino acids and steroids.

Course aims to:

The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of the chemistry of key biological molecules. Interpretbiological pathways in terms of thermodynamics, chemistry, regulation and protein

Mechanisms and apply these skills to the understanding of novel pathways. Read and

evaluate current articles in primary biochemistry literature pertaining to biological Chemistry