Biochemistry II ((4 Credits))

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This second portion of the two term course sequence in biochemistry, designed for students majoring in chemistry and life sciences, will focus on biosignaling, bioenergetics, organization and regulation of biosynthetic pathways, metabolism, DNA replication and RNA transcription. Topics include the principles of bioenergetics; degradation and biosynthesis of carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; signal transduction; oxidative phosphorylation; and integration and regulation of metabolism. Prerequisites: Biochemistry I.