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Previous course: C2571
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No credit points with: 25111/C2511.C2571.25151
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Prerequisite: 91522, 91313, 91923
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Recommended semester: 3rd semester
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Scope and form: 2 lecture modules and 1 problem solving module per week. Approx. 6 laboratory exercises and small theoretical project.
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Examination: Written exam. Evaluation of exam Written exam (13-scale)
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Department: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition
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Aim: To give an extensive knowledge of the main topics in biochemistry, providing a basis for solution of both theoretical and practical problems in food biotechnology.
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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.
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