BIOCHEMISTRY II

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This course is the continuation of the study of Biochemistry. It includes a comprehensive consideration of the role of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in maintaining a healthy state. It will help graduate students to develop a general foundation for understanding the biochemical basis of human growth, metabolism, and disease, and acquire the biochemical background required for successful progression in the basic biomedical and clinical sciences. Special emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the biochemical basis of metabolism including the biosynthesis and breakdown of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids, eicosanoids, and some important special products derived from amino acids. Mechanisms of action of various nutrient molecules, vitamins, and minerals, and their essential biochemical roles will be explained and emphasized. This course will also discuss the deficiencies, toxicities and pathologies associated with vitamin and minerals in our diet. This course is designed to prepare the chiropractic student to apply biochemical knowledge to Clinical Nutrition coursework.Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry I