Biochemistry 2

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Major focus on understanding the chemistry behind the function of biological compounds involved in cellular processes. Specific topics include enzyme mechanisms and energetics, membrane dynamics and transport, replication, transcription, protein translation and signal transduction. Additionally, metabolism of lipids, amino acids and nucleotides is studied in detail. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Offered in spring. Prereq: CHEM 326 with a grade of C- or higher.