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701-0255-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-USYS , D-CHAB

Biochemistry

Biochemie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hans Ulrich Lutz, Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein, Dr. Hans-Peter Kohler

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:41

Abstract

Introduction to basic biochemistry, to the most important metabolic reactions, and to the biochemistry of secundary plant metabolites.

Objective

Based on the biology courses in the 1. and 2. semester, in which the biological macromolecules were introduced, more detailed biochemical knowledge about enzymology, membrane biochemistry, central metabolism, and secondary plant metabolites willbe presented

Content

Program Part A: Basic Biochemistry Detailed knowledge about macromolecules: proteins (protein modifications, protein domains, principles of protein purification), polysaccharides Enzymology: Enzyme mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, enzyme regulation (proenzyme/enzyme, allosteric regualtion, phosphorylations, enzyme inhibition) Membrane biochemistry and transport through membranes Part B: Metabolism Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis The citric acid cycle Oxidative phosphorylation Fatty acid metabolism Part C:Biochemistry of secundary plant metabolites Structure, biosynthesis, function, and application of secundary plant metabolites (polysaccharides, lignin, flavonoides, terpenoides, alkaloides)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Für Teil A und B wird als Skript das Biochemiebuch von Lubert Stryer verwendet.Für Teil C besteht das Skript aus Kap. 16 - 18 des Lehrbuchs "Pflanzenbiochemie" von H. W. Heldt.

Literature

Lubert Stryer, Biochemie, 5. Auflage, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg (2003) Die Studierenden können selbstverständlich auch die englische Ausgabe verwenden. Hans W. Heldt, Pflanzenbiochemie, 3. Aufl., Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg (2003)

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: Keine Hilfsmittel ausser einem Taschenrechner erlaubt.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Biochemie	Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 5)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- 3. Semester
  - Basic Courses II
    - Examination Blocks
      - Examination Block 1
Agricultural Science Bachelor
- 3. Semester BSc
  - Basic Courses II: Examination Block 1 (3. Sem.)
Food Science Bachelor
- 3. Semester BSc
  - Basic Courses II: Examination Block 1 (3. Sem.)
Interdisciplinary Sciences Bachelor
- Biochemical-Physical Direction
  - 3. Semester (Biochemical-Physical Direction)
    - Electives (Further combinations of Compulsory elective subjects arising upon specific written request by the students and permission by the Director of studies.)