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Biochemistry

Course Description: This course covers the study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and immunoglobulins, focusing on their chemical structures and biological significance. It also addresses enzymes, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and other metabolic pathways related to carbohydrates. The regulation of blood glucose levels will also be discussed. Additionally, the course covers lipid and protein metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and their biosynthesis. It also provides an overview of genetic disorders associated with amino acid metabolism, porphyria, hemoglobin, and mineral metabolism.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

Course Objectives:
1. Study the chemistry and biological significance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and immunoglobulins.
2. Study of enzymes, porphyrins, hemoglobin, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleotides, and minerals.
3. Clarification of clinical correlations and the effect of certain therapeutic as well as toxic factors.
4. The operative procedure includes measuring some biochemical indicators in the blood.

Course outputs :

0 Knowledge and Understanding:
1.1 Understanding cell chemistry, digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, and associated disorders.
1.2 Recall fatty acids, ketone bodies, cholesterol, and lipoproteins.
1.3 Description of carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleotides, and minerals, and associated disorders.
2.0 Skills:
2.1 Explanation of alternative pathway reactions in glycolysis and their regulation.
2.2 Distinguishing between competitive and non-competitive inhibition.
2.3 Summary of Amino Acid and Lipid Metabolism and Associated Metabolic Errors.
2.4 Check biochemical indicators in the blood such as glucose, cholesterol, and total protein levels.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility:
3.1 Examination of blood biochemical markers such as glucose, cholesterol, and total protein levels.

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Last updated: 2026-05-13