BI 342 - Biochemistry I (3)

Introduction to the chemistry of life processes. The chemistry of amino acids, proteins, and carbohydrates is examined and applied to biosynthesis and catabolism of carbohydrates through glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, and electron transport. 3 hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BI 111 and CH 216, passed with a “C” or better.