BB2050 Biochemistry 6.0 credits

Biochemical analysis and separation methods.

Enzymology (catalysm, kinetics, mechanisms, inhibition).

Protein structure, function and biosynthesis.

Glycolysis, gluconeogensis and the citric acid cycle.

Glycogen, lipids and nitrogen metabolism.

The calvin cycle and the pentose phosphate pathway.

Metabolic rule mechanisms.

G-Proteins.

Hormone control and signal transference.

Biological membranes and transport processes over membranes.

Oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.

The course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of the cell’s macro molecules and the cellular processes on a molecular level and give an introduction to biochemical analysis and separation methods. 

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and summarize the cell’s basic biochemical processes on a molecular level and solve more simple problems
• describe the connection between catabolism and anabolism
• expand his/her understanding within biochemical, bio-process technical, molecular biological and enzymological areas.

• TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

A written exam (TEN1; 6 credits, grading scale A-F).

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

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