Ch 591 Biochemistry: Enzymology and Metabolism

Second term of a three-term course for students preparing for professional biochemical work. Basic principles of enzyme catalysis and mechanism, the chemistry and energetics of the primary metabolic pathways responsible for life, including glycolysis/glyconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, lipid and amino acid metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and photosynthesis. Expected preparation: Ch 490/590.