Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry-I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25HFN121
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand the chemistry of macronutrients.
  2. Understand the mechanisms adopted by the human body for regulation of metabolic pathways.
  3. Understand the interrelationships between various metabolic pathways.

 

 

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Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry-I (Theory)

COFN1: Appraise the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates

COFN2: Classify proteins and elaborate systematically its metabolism

COFN3: Explain the chemistry of lipids, its metabolism and associated disorders

COFN4: Elaborate the types, action and activities of enzymes and their diagnostic role

COFN5: Discuss biological oxidation, ETC, and acid base balance

COFN6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos, group discussion

 

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations,

Field trips

Quiz, Poster Presentations,

PowerPoint Presentations, Individual and group projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstratio n
   
   
   

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I: Introduction to Biomolecules
  • Types of chemical bonds, significance of asymmetric C atom
  • Carbohydrates Chemistry
  • Classification, structure and functions of carbohydrates
  • Properties of carbohydrates- Physical and chemical
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism Reactions of EMP, TCA (with structures), HMP, Gluconeogenesis (no structures), Glycogen metabolism (no structures),

 

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II: Protein Chemistry
  • Classification, structure and functions of amino acids and protein
  • Properties of Protein- Physical and Chemical
  • Plasma proteins – Nature, properties and functions

 

  • Protein metabolism
  • General reactions of amino acids- transamination, deamination and decarboxylation
  • Detoxification of NH3
  • Krebs-Hensleit cycle, Creatinine and creatine synthesis

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Lipid Chemistry
  • Classification, structures and functions of lipids
  • Properties of Lipids –Physical and Chemical
  • Structure and functions of Cholesterol
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Knoop’s β-oxidation of even C fatty acid (no structures), ketone body formation and utilization
  • Fatty acid biosynthesis of Palmitic acid (no structure)
  • Metabolism of Cholesterol
  • Lipid storage disorders

 

Unit IV: 
UNIT IV: Enzyme Chemistry

·        Definition, classification IUB (up to 1 digit), Concept of active site Enzyme specificity,

·        Units: Katal, IU, Factors affecting enzyme activity

·        Definition of Km and significance

·        Enzyme inhibition: Definition of Holoenzyme, Coenzyme, cofactor, Allosteric

·        site, active site, prosthetic group, isoenzyme

·        Mechanism of enzyme action

Diagnostic importance of enzymes

Unit V: 
Unit V: Biological Oxidation
  • Electron transport chain; O-R potential; oxidative phosphorylation; enzymes of biological oxidation; inhibition of respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
  • Acid-Base balance, Buffers: definition, types of buffers, Role of lungs, kidneys and haemoglobin in Acid-Base balance Chloride shift
  • Regulation of acid base balance
  • Disorders of Acid-Base imbalance-acidosis & alkalosis –symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment & complications

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Rao, K.R. (1986) Textbook of Biochemistry, III Edition. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  2. Murray, R.K., Bender D. Botham K.M., Kenneley P.J. and Rodwell W., (2012) Harper’s Biochemistry. 29th Edition, Mc Graw Hill Education
  3. Lehninger, A.L. (1987) Principles of Bio-chemistry – CBS Publishers and Distributors
  4.  Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. (2000): 3rd Ed. Lehninger’s Principles Biochemistry, Macmillan Worth    Publishers.
  5. Satyanarayan U and Chakrapani, U., (2021), Essentials of Biochemistry, Elsevier

 

References: 
  1. White, A., Handler, P. and Smith, E.L. IV Ed (2004), Principles of Biochemistry, VI Edition , Mc.Graw Hill Education
  2. Devlin, T.M. (1997): 4th Ed. Text book of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, WileLissInc
  3. Stryer, L. (1998): 4th Ed. Biochemistry, WH Freeman and Co.
  4. West, E.S. Todd W.R. Mason, H.S.  and Van Bruggen J.T (1974) 4th Ed. Text Book of Biochemistry, Amerind Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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