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25111 Biochemistry 1
Danish title: Biokemi 1

Type: Å, Language: EED
Credit points: 7,5 point
Previous course: C2511
Offered by: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition (B&E)
No credit points with: C2571/25771.C2511
Prerequisite: C3201
Desirable: C2320/C2207/C2401 (evt. samtidig)
Recommended semester: 4th semester
Scope and form: 2 lecture modules and 1 hour problem solving per week.
Examination: Written exam (13 point scale )
Contact person: J. Hejgaard, B&E, Building 224, Tel. +45 4525 2734
Aim: To give an extensive knowledge of the main topics in biochemistry, providing a basis for solution of both theoretical and practical problems in biotechnology.
Contents: Molecular biochemistry: Design of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and polysaccharides from small biomolecules. Conformation and function of macromolecules including reactive centers of enzymes and their catalytic mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, coenzymes, inhibition and regulation of enzymatic processes.
Cellular organization: Macromolecules, membranes and subcellular structures as the basis for understanding biological functions.
Dynamic biochemistry: Cellular metabolism. Degradation of macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and energy formation and conservation. Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. Photosynthetic energy production. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates and lipids. Nitrogen metabolism in the cell and biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleotides. Integration and regulation of metabolism at the cellular level and in organs and organisms.