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Introductory Biochemistry

X105 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

This course introduces you to the basic chemistry and overall structure of the most important biological macromolecules, including study of enzyme catalysis, cellular architecture, intermediary metabolism (carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides), and special processes such as photosynthesis, biological oxidation, and energy production. You are also introduced to biochemical genetics, the mechanism of protein synthesis, and ways in which biological systems react to their environment and regulate their own internal activities.
This course benefits students and professionals in allied medical fields, biotechnology, dietetics, enology, forensic science, industrial/pharmaceutical purification, and other fields requiring a broad basic understanding of biochemistry fundamentals.

Prerequisites: College-level courses in elementary chemistry and biology. One or two semesters of organic chemistry is recommended.

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