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752-0100-AAL

Biochemistry

Belegung dieses Auflagenfachs nur durch die Studienadministration Food Science and Nutrition ( ). Kann durch andere Studierende (u.a. auch Mobilitätsstudierende, Doktorierende) NICHT belegt werden.

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Abstract

Basic knowledge of enzymology, in particular the structure, kinetics and chemistry of enzyme-catalysed reaction in vitro and in vivo. Biochemistry of metabolism: Those completing the course are able to describe and understand fundamental cellular metabolic processes.

Objective

In this self-study course, the students will gain solid biochemical knowledge about enzymology, membrane biochemistry, and central metabolism.

Content

Program Introduction, basics, composition of cells, biochemical units, Structure and function of proteins Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Carbohydrates Lipids and biological membranes Cellular metabolism: Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen metabolism, citric acid cycle, electron transport and ATP synthesis

Resources

Lecture Notes

Principles of Biochemistry (5th Edition) 5th Editionby Laurence A. Moran (Author), Robert A Horton (Author), Gray Scrimgeour (Author), Marc Perry (Author)

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