Course Code: BCH 111
Course Title: General Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 3 (2+ 1)
Full Marks: 75 Theory: 50 Practical: 25
OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this course, the students will be able to understand the biochemical composition of plant cells, their functions and understand the higher courses of agricultural sciences.
I. SYLLABUS
Water, pH and buffer. Structures, functions and classification: amino acids and proteins,carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids (DNA. RNA). Enzymes: nomenclature, classification, function,properties and mechanism Metabolism of cellular constituents: central metabolic pathways. degradation of sucrose, starch, cellulose, acyl-glycerol and fatty acids, protein and amino acids Biosynthesis of sucrose, starch, fatty acids, acyl — glycerol, amino acids and protein.
NOTES
- Acid, Base, pH and Buffer
- Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates pt. 2
- Glycolysis and TCA
- ETC
- Glycogen Metabolism
- Lipids
- Beta-Oxidation
- Enzymes
- Proteins
- DNA-RNA
- Translation
- Photosynthesis
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Ahmad, M 1995. Modem biochemistry (Vol 1 & II). Oxtord and IBH Publication, Co., Pvt, Ltd,
New Delhi.
Conn, E. E., P. K. Stumpf, G. Brueing and H. D. Roy. 1987. Outlines of biochemistry. John Wiley
& Sons, New York.
Rameshwar, A. 1993. Practical biochemistry: A basic course. Kalyani Publication, New Delhi.
Well, J. H. 1990. General biochemistry. Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi.
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