Biochemistry

Biochemistry

1. Biological processes

   • condensation & Hydrolysis reactions
   • Metabolism: catabolism & Anabolism
   • Photosynthesis & Respiration (equations)

2. Proteins

   • Amino Acids
     • Zwitterions
     • Cations
     • Anions
     • Solubilities & Melting points
     • Charge, pH, isoelectric point
   • Structures (w/ bonds)
   • Globular & Fibrous
   • Enzymes
     • Catalysts
     • pH, Temperature, Metal ions
       • w/ graphs
   • Chromatography & Gel electrophoresis

3. Fats

   • Fats vs Carbohydrates (energy yield)
     • Solubility & energy density
   • Triglycerides (structure)
     • Saturated
     • Unsaturated
       • Iodine # for determining unsaturation of fats
     • Melting points of fats & oils
     • Rancidity
       • Hydrolytic
       • Oxidative
   • Phospholipids (structure)
   • Steroids (structure)
     • Use & abuse of steroids
   • Impact of lipids on health

4. Carbohydrates

   • Cn(H2O)n
   • Monosaccharides (structures)
     • Properties and functions
   • Disaccharides (structures)
   • Polysaccharides (structures)
     • Properties and functions
   • Cyclic structures

5. Vitamins

   • Structures (A, C, D)
     • Solubility
     • Heat sensitivity
   • Vitamin deficiencies

6. Environment

   • Xenobiotics
   • Biodegradable plastics
     • Role of starch
   • Host-guest chemistry
   • Enzymes
     • Industrial wastes
     • In biological detergents
   • Sustainable chemistry
   • Biomagnification
     • Heavy metals & pesticides