University:
Boston University
Course:
CAS CH 373 | Principles of Biochemistry
Academic year:

2023
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453

Pages:

3
Author:

rezancuk2j

Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture, you should be able to: • Define biochemistry. • Explain the importance of studying biochemistry. • Identify the major types of biomolecules and macromolecules in living cells. • Enumerate essential elements in the human body. • Define metabolism and recognize its types. • Recognize the structure of ATP; the cellular energy currency. • Recognize the function of ATP. • Discuss the two levels for sources for ATP synthesis. • Describe the structure and properties of water. What is Biochemistry? It is a branch of life science that deals with the study of the chemical process of living organisms Also called biological chemistry Focuses on the structure & function of biomolecules Importance of studying biochemistry ▪To know the various biomolecules in the human body: ▪Chemistry/Structure ▪Occurrence/Location ▪Functions/Role ▪Understand completely all the organized biochemical processes occurring in living cells at the molecular/sub-cellular level. ▪Identification of disease mechanisms (Biochemical and molecular disorders). ▪Principles of disease diagnosis. ▪Principles of disease treatment.