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EHS207: General Biochemistry
EHS 207 title “General Biochemistry” is a three (3) Unit course with four (4) Modules and fifteen (15) Units. Biochemistry is the study of biomolecules. It can also be defined as the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes in living organisms. Biochemistry is both a life science and a chemistry science; it explores the chemistry of living organisms and the molecular basis for the changes occurring in living cells.
Millions of complex chemical reactions are going on in the human body at any given time, ranging from the balance of the endocrine system to the storage and utilisation of fuel molecules such as glucose. By studying and understanding this highly complex reaction, biochemists have found better ways to fight infections and diseases not just at the molecular level but also at the cellular level. Since an Engineer cannot repair a vehicle if he does not understand how it works, so a biochemist must understand how the human body functions and the various mechanisms involved in the process.
What Will You Learn?
Much of biochemistry also deals with the structures and functions of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids collectively known as biomolecules. The main purpose of all the efforts of Biochemistry is to benefit humans in all forms, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of different diseases. For example, the investigation of diabetes mellitus is completely based upon the laboratory test in Biochemistry laboratories, where the presence of sugar in the urine is tested by Benedict’s test. Similarly, investigations of other disorders such as albuminuria, lactosuria, etc are a few of so many ailments that are investigated in Biochemistry laboratories.
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At the completion of this course, you should be able to: +
1. Explain the branches and relevance of biochemistry, biochemistry of living cells, biological oxidation and electron transport chain, buffer, acidity, alkalinity, pH, pKa values, and their roles in cellular metabolism.
2. Understand the metabolism of major biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids as well as nucleic acid.
Note that each unit has self-assessment exercises that you are advised to do and at certain periods during the course, you will be expected to submit your assignment for the purpose of assessment.
There will be a final examination
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Branches and relevance of biochemistry
Biochemistry of living cells
Biological oxidation and electron transport chain
The metabolism of major biomolecules