BIOCHEMISTRY 2
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course subject is aimed at teaching knowledge and under standing of the basics of the processes of degradation and biosynthesis of the main classes of biomolecules, and of the mechanisms of their regulation.
The student will also learn to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding to topics in the field of veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites
It is required the exam of "chimica propedeutica biochimica"
Course contents summary
Introduction to the metabolism: coenzymes, high energy bonds, redox potentials. Catabolism of glucose. Metabolism of glycogen. Gluconeogenesis. Tricarboxilic acids cicle and related rections. Electron transport, oxidative phosphorilation and respiratory control. Photosynthesis. Lipid metabolism: Fatty acids oxidation, keton bodies, fatty acids biosynthesi, cholesterol. Metabolim of aminoacids: transamination reactions, urea cycle, PLP-dependent reactions. Nucleotides metabolism: ex-novo purines and pyrimidine biosinthesis. Ruminal fermentations.
Recommended readings
Nelson, D.L. e Cox, M.M. "I principi di Biochimica di Lehninger"., Zanichelli
Teaching methods
Oral lecture
Assessment methods and criteria
Joined oral-written exam
