Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry-I(Theory)

Paper Code: 
HFN 121
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to :

  • Augment the biochemistry knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
  • Familiarize the students with the chemistry of macro and micronutrients
     
9.00
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),

Homeostasis of blood glucose

9.00
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       

 

 

9.00
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

9.00
Unit IV: 

 

Enzyme Chemistry

Definition, classification IUB (up to 1 digit), Concept of active site, enzyme specificity, turnover number

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

9.00
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

Disorders of Acid-Base imbalance

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Rao, K.R. (1986) Textbook of Biochemistry, III Edition. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  2. Murray, R.K. Granner, P.A. Mayes, V.W. Rodwell (1988) Harper’s Biochemistry. 21st Edition. Prentice Hall of Australia Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Lehninger, A.L. (1987) Principles of Bio-chemistry – CBS Publishers and Distributors
  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.
     
References: 
  1. Harper, H.A. Review of Physiological Chemistry. Lange medical Library
  2. White, A., Handler, P. and Smith, E.L. Principles of Biochemistry . W. B. Saunders Book Co. Philadelphia.
  3. Kahn Conn, E.E. and Stump, P.K. Outlines of Biochemistry. Willey Eastern Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
  4. Stryer L. (1995) Biochemistry Freeman WH & Co.
  5. Sundararaj, P and Siddhu A (1995) Qualitative tests and Quantitative Procedures in Biochemsitry.
  6. Varley H. Gowenlock, A.H. and Bell, M (1980) 5th Ed. Practical and Clinical Chemistry Vol. I William Heinemann Medical Book Ltd.
     
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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