NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I

Paper Code: 
24CFSN701
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
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

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment 

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CFSN701

Nutritional Biochemistry I

 (Theory)

CO81:Appraise the chemistry and metabolism  of carbohydrates 

CO82:Classify proteins and elaborate its metabolism systematically

CO83: Explain the chemistry of lipids, its metabolism and associated disorders

CO84:Elaborate the types, action and activities of enzymes and their diagnostic role

 CO85: Discuss biological oxidation, ETC and acid base balance

CO86: 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,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects, 

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration

 

12.00
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),

 

12.00
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

12.00
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

 

12.00
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 

 

12.00
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
  • Regulation of acid base balance
  • Disorders of Acid-Base imbalance-acidosis & alkalosis –symptoms, causes, diagnosis,   treatment & complications

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Rao, K.R. (1986) Textbook of Biochemistry, III Edition. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,        New Delhi.
  • Murray, R.K. Granner, P.A. Mayes, V.W. Rodwell (1988) Harper’s Biochemistry. 21st    Edition. Prentice Hall of Australia Pvt. Ltd.
  • Lehninger, A.L. (1987) Principles of Bio-chemistry – CBS Publishers and Distributors
  • 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.
  • Satyanarayan U (2002) Biochemistry.Uppala author-publisher interlinks, Vijaywada.

 

 

References: 
  • White, A., Handler, P. and Smith, E.L. Principles of Biochemistry. W. B. Saunders Book Co. Philadelphia.
  • Kahn Conn, E.E. and Stump, P.K. Outlines of Biochemistry. Willey Eastern Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 
  • Murray, R.K., Granner, D.K., Mayes, P.A. and Rodwell, V.W. (2000): 25th Ed. Harpers Biochemistry. Macmillan Worth Publishers.
  •  Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. (2000): 3rd Ed. Lehninger’s Principles Biochemistry, Macmillan Worth Publishers.
  • Devlin, T.M.d (1997): 4th Ed. Text book of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, WileLissInc
  • Stryer, L. (1998): 4th Ed. Biochemistry, WH Freeman and Co.
  • Conn, E.E., Stumpf, P.K., Bruening, G. and Doi, R.H. (2001): 5th Ed. Outlines of Biochemistry, John Wiley and Sons

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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