LAN425 Biochemistry I

This course introduces the main biological molecules. Chemical structure and biological function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids will be studied. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation will be explored. In addition biochemical pathways of fermentation and aerobic metabolism will be discussed. Model cell structures will include biological membranes. Laboratory (LAN425L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology; LAN250 and LAN251 General Chemistry I and II; LAN 358 Survey of Organic Chemistry or LAN 362 Organic Chemistry I. 5 quarter hours