General Biochemistry I

Review of structure of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, composition of cells (organelles and their functions). Chemistry, structures and classification of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Micelles, lipid monolayer and bilayers in membrane structure.  Chemistry of amino acids proteins and their derivatives; methods of isolation and identification; Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins; determination and biochemical applications of the structures of proteins; Nomenclature of nucleosides and nucleotides; Effects of acid and alkali on hydrolysis of nucleic acids; Structure of DNA and RNA; prokaryotic versus eukaryotic organisms. Introduction to Enzymes: types, properties, classification and nomenclature.