CHEM 505 - Biochemistry I

(3 credits)

Introduction to the chemistry of living organisms; emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymatic catalysis, thermodynamics, control and integration of metabolic processes; nucleotide metabolism and expression and transmission of genetic information. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey, or CHEM 350 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry II, or equivalent, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CHEM 506 - Biochemistry I Laboratory. Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).

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