This course in biochemistry aims to help learners understand the fundamentals of nutrition, metabolism, medicine, and general health. By studying biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and DNA, students will be equipped to discern medical hoaxes and diet fads. The course covers topics such as amino acids, protein structure, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, cell structure, DNA replication, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication, cancer, drugs, and DNA visualization. The teaching method involves video lectures and tutorials. This course is intended for individuals with prior knowledge in general chemistry and organic chemistry who are interested in deepening their understanding of biochemistry.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Biochemistry.
Amino Acids.
Protein Structure.
Enzymes: Nature's Factory Workers.
Carbohydrates Part 1: Simple Sugars and Fischer Projections.
Carbohydrates Part 2: Polysaccharides.
Lipids Part 1: TAGs, Fatty Acids, and Terpenes.
Lipids Part 2: Steroids.
Structure Of The Cell Membrane - Active and Passive Transport.
Receptors: Signal Transduction and Phosphorylation Cascade.
Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA.
DNA Replication: Copying the Molecule of Life.
Transcription and Translation: From DNA to Protein.
Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair.
Metabolism and ATP.
Cellular Respiration Part 1: Glycolysis.
Cellular Respiration Part 2: The Citric Acid Cycle.
Cellular Respiration Part 3: The Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation.
Photosynthesis: Light Reactions and the Calvin Cycle.
Cell Communication: Hormones and Neurotransmitters.
What is Cancer?.
Illicit Drugs: How Do They Work?.
Pharmaceutical Drugs: Inhibitors and the Nature of Disease.
Visualizing DNA in Virtual Reality.
Taught by
Professor Dave Explains
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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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I studied about introduction of biochemistry ,glycolysis ,protein structure ,nucleic acid (DNA,RNA),krebs cycle,Amino acids enzymes ,carbohydrates, in this course. I understood it very well. Because sir Dave explain it completely with structure and definitions.
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Oishi DasThus course helped me acquiring my biochemistry knowledge to an another level. It cleared all my doubts and misunderstandings in different levels. This was an amazing experience which will help me in future to pursue in larger fields.
