The course describes biochemical concepts that are vital in living cells. Topics include; acids, bases, buffer, redox reactions, and osmotic pressure; Colloids, membrane structure and function. It also describes nature of enzymes; carbohydrates; Carbohydrate Metabolism: titration methodology; Designing enzyme assays and Basic tests for food substances. The Laboratory methodologies involved in determining inhibition of respiration; Quantitative determination of amino acids; Qualitative determination of amino acids; Chromatography of amino acids; Chloroplast structures and how they fit into the light reactions of photosynthesis; Calculations and data analysis of C3 and C4 plants’ photosynthetic efficiencies; Protein Analysis and Analysis of fats are also covered.
- Teacher: Joel Ogwang
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