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CHEM 271

Biochemistry I

3 credits · Undergraduate

Winter 2026

Topics

  • Amino acids, peptides and pH
  • Protein structure
  • Haemoglobin
  • Protein purification and characterization
  • Enzyme kinetics, inhibition and regulation
  • Carbohydrates
  • Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis
  • Glycogen metabolism
  • Citric acid cycle
  • Electron transport and ATP synthesis

Readings

  • J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, G. J. Gatto Jr. and L. Stryer, Biochemistry, 10th ed. W. H. Freeman.
    Required
  • CHEM 271 Laboratory and Tutorial Manual, current-year edition.
    Required
  • Berg et al., Biochemistry: assigned chapters 1–7, 10–11, 13, 15–18 and 21.
    Listed reading
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