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Principles of Biochemistry
Structure of macromolecules - Cellular biochemical reactions - Metabolic pathways - Enzyme kinetics
Created byMona Elhammoud
Last updated 9/2025
English
What you'll learn
- The structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life
- The central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life
- The primary metabolic pathways that power cells
- The intricate mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism
- The integration of biochemical processes in the context of cells, tissues, and whole organisms
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Course content
12 sections • 66 lectures • 11h 34m total length
Requirements
- intermediate
- College-level Introductory Biology College-level Introductory General Chemistry, including basic Organic Chemistry
Description
This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.
Principles of Biochemistry integrates an introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to cellular function. Topics addressing protein function will include enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks, and the manipulation of enzymes and pathways with mutations or drugs. An exploration of simple cells (red blood cells) to more complex tissues (muscle and liver) will be used as a framework to discuss the progression in metabolic complexity. This course also addresses lipid structure and function, enzyme engineering approaches, metabolic valves and review of Q cycle. Learners will also develop problem solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences.
Grow these skills:
Analytical Skills
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chemical Kinetics
Enzyme Kinetics
Hepatology
Interconnection
Livers
Macromolecule
Metabolic Pathways
Metabolism
Problem Solving
Protein Function
This course provides a deep understanding of the molecular basis of life, bridging chemistry and biology. It offers clear explanations of metabolism, enzyme function, genetics, and cell signaling, supported by real life examples.
In this course :
How membrane form a sphere ?
what make TAG an amazing source of energy ?
Why are red blood cells dependent on glycolysis ?
How can monosaccharides form a cyclic structure ?
Too much sugar turn you into a smurf !
Fischer was lucky ?
Who this course is for:
- This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.