Details of LS2101 (Autumn 2013)
| Level: 2 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| LS2101 | Biochemistry | Rupak Datta |
| Syllabus |
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| Overview of Biochemistry
Acid Base concept, biological buffers Biological interactions: hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic, electrostatic and Vander Waals forces Biochemistry of macromolecules: - Carbohydrates: Classification, composition and utilization. - Proteins and Amino acids: Properties of amino acids, their ionization, pK values etc. - Protein structure: Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures. - Physical properties of proteins: Charge, size, hydrophobicity - Separation of proteins based on the above properties; chromatography and electrophoresis Enzymology: - Classification and nomenclature of enzymes - Structures and functions of vitamins and coenzymes - Effects of temperature, PH, inhibitors etc on enzyme-catalyzed reactions - Michaelis-Menten equation and estimation of kinetic parameters - Enzyme regulation - Zymogen activation and digestive enzymes - Purification and characterization of enzymes - Recent advances in enzymology Fats and Lipid: Classification and function Nucleic acid and nucleotides: classification and their uses; agarose gel electrophoresis Nutrition: Digestion and absorption of food; Concepts of probiotics and prebiotics Overview of cellular metabolism |
| References |
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| RECOMMENDED TEXT
1. Biochemistry (6th Edition) J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer. W. H.Freeman & Co Ltd. 2. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (4th Edition) Nelson and Cox. W. H. Freeman & Co. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 3 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MS | 3 | Core |
| 4 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |