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Biochemistry (CHEM314)

Biochemistry is when chemistry finally meets organic life—even organic chemistry is more about memorizing reactions than understanding the biological processes that work together to create a living thing. 

Make no mistake; biochemistry is not easier than organic chemistry. It is inevitable that you will memorize every amino acid, the biological process of breaking down sugar into energy, storing energy, and several other metabolic processes. However, for students that have issues memorizing a great volume of small factoids that don't seem to fit together, this kind of study will be a tad easier. 

The trick is to use the big picture. 

This class was taught by Dr. Isabelle Taylor during 2023's spring semester. 

Course Content 

Textbook 

Week 1: Water & Noncovalent Bonds, Part I

Week 2: Water & Noncovalent Bonds, Part II

Week 3: Amino Acids, Peptides, & Proteins 

Week 4: Amino Acids

Week 5: Enzyme Catalysis & Regulation 

Week 6: Glycolysis 

Week 7: Gluconeogenesis, Glycogen Metabolism

Week 8: Pentose Phosphate Pathway 

Week 9: Electron Transport, Reactive Oxygen Species

Week 10: Lipid Metabolism 

Week 11: Amino Acid Catabolism 

Week 12: DNA Replication, Repair, Transcription, Gene Expression

Week 13: Protein Expression & Summary

Week 14: Protein Synthesis 

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