BIOL 602: Biomolecules (3)

Chemistry and reactions of constituents of living matter, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, coenzymes, and minerals. A comprehensive discussion of the bioenergies, transformations, degradative, and biosynthetic pathways of cellular constituents, metabolic regulations, and enzymatic reaction mechanism. Prerequisites: 1-year Organic Chemistry or Consent of Instructor.