Honors Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Study of the structure, properties, and function of carbon-based compounds. Introduction to biochemistry including structure, properties, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Roles and structures of enzymes, vitamins, chemical messengers, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in cellular function. Principles of structure and function will be applied to medicine and nutrition.