The field of biochemistry encompasses a large and diverse field of
inquiry. It interfaces both chemistry and biology, as well as psychology, physics,
mathematics, astronomy, bioinformatics, and of course, medicine. Yet,
it's a stand-alone discipline. The contents of these lectures include : What is
Biochemistry?, Themes Throughout the Course, Molecular Components of Life,
Thermodynamics Review, Water, Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids, Lipids and
Membranes, Carbohydrates, Vitamins and Coenzymes II and Metabolism.
This Boston University course teaches biochemical concepts online,
covering the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, and related disciplines. Key
areas include major molecular components of life, thermodynamics, proteins,
enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. The course also elucidates
the functions of vitamins and coenzymes in metabolism. It interlinks various
scientific fields with biochemical principles and their applications in medicine
and research. Thus, this makes it an important resource for those aspiring to be
professional biochemists.
This is a PDF
designed by the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Department of
Biochemistry: It serves as an elementary source in understanding the chemistry
of living organisms as it covers major foundational topics like a history of
biochemistry, plant cell structures, organelles, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids,
and nucleic acids. By explaining life processes at a molecular level, it equips
students with the required knowledge that will make them able to understand
interactions at levels which govern biological systems. The material is tailored
for the student studying biochemistry; therefore, it gives a comprehensive
overview of the respective concepts and their significances in agriculture and
biology.
Author(s): Department
of Biochemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
This PDF by K.K. Wagh Agricultural College, Nashik, has
focused the most critical topics in biochemistry related to the structure and
function of organelles in a plant cell, biomolecules, carbohydrates, nucleic
acids, and lipids. It includes discussion topics like proteins, amino acids, and
biochemical energetics related to the functions of living organisms. Developing
the molecular constituents considered significant for life, these notes have
been prepared as a basic text that will help increase the understanding of
biochemical processes together with their applications in agriculture and
biological sciences.
Deeply based on Western Oregon University, this online resource
explains foundational concepts of biochemistry such as protein structure, DNA,
RNA, and the human genome in depth. The paper goes on to elucidate enzyme
principles and catalytic mechanisms and regulatory aspects of proteins. The text
then discusses DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, and mechanisms of
DNA repair and transcriptional control. In this chapter, the reader will achieve
a broad overview which, for students, will empower them with a good basis of
biochemical principles that underpin life at the molecular level; it forms a
very important background study for students pursuing biochemistry and related
disciplines.