Biochemistry II

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Extension of concepts developed in Biochemistry I to illustrate biochemical pathways including DNA replication, transcription, microtubule assembly/function, muscle excitation-contraction, G protein signaling, neuronal signaling, and others. Part I (nucleic acid biochemistry), Part II (cellular biochemistry) and Part III (signal transduction) are integrated in order to emphasize concepts in macromolecular assembly, regulation of enzymes, the dynamic nature of gene structure/expression, and the relationship between dysfunctional biochemical pathways and disease state. Prerequisite: -419. Spring.