Indicative Content |
Basic concepts
The cell system and biomembranes. The properties and role of water
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Amino Acids and Proteins
Classification and structure of amino acids. Polymerisation. Classification, structure and functions of proteins.
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Carbohydrates
Classification, structure and functions of glucose, starch, glycogen and cellulose. Non-starch polysaccharides and glycoconjugates.
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Lipids and the lipid bilayer
The structure and functions of simple, complex and derived lipids. The digestion and transport of lipids
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Transport and ion gradients
Passive, facilitated and active transport. The sodium-potassium pump. Ion gradients
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Vitamins
Fat-soluble and water –soluble vitamins; functions, deficiency states and toxicity.
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Minerals
Macrominerals and trace minerals, biochemical role of minerals.
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Practical
Health &Safety regulations and requirements. Practical classes will develop reporting and numerical skills as well as skills in the use of biochemical equipment and techniques including the following or similar; the preparation of solutions, dilutions and standard graphs; the use of pipettes, UV spectrophotometers and other laboratory equipment; biochemical analysis; chromatographic separation
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David Nelson,Michael M. Cox. Principles Biochem 7e (International Ed), [ISBN: 9781319108243].
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Lubert Stryer,Jeremy Berg,John Tymoczko,Gregory Gatto. (2019), Biochemistry, WH Freeman, p.1208, [ISBN: 9781319114657].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Sareen S. Gropper,Jack L. Smith,Timothy P. Carr. (2016), Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage Learning, p.640, [ISBN: 9781305627857].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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www.youtube.com.
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www.jove.com.
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www.biomodel.uah.es.
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