BCH 216
Biochemistry Practical for Medical Students
2 Unit(s) (PH 90)
Course Outline
Chemistry of biomolecules. Acids-bases and pH balance. Buffers. Chemistry of amino acids.
carbohydrates, proteins and lipids and integration of metabolism. TCA cycle, electron transport
and oxidative phosphorylation. Lipids and nucleic acids, structure and function of proteins will be
practically demonstrated in the laboratory.