Chemistry 314 - Bioorganic Chemistry

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Moravian University

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Biochemistry of enzymes, coenzymes, and metabolic pathways from an organic chemist's point of view. Focus on molecular mechanisms of enzyme action and various ways enzymes are studied. Topics include relationships between protein structure and function, types of catalysis utilized by enzymes, detailed mechanisms of reaction steps of selected metabolic pathways including reactions involving coenzymes such as thiamine pyrophosphate (vitamin B1) and pyridoxal phosphate (vitamin B6) and methods used in study of enzyme reactions including kinetics, identifi cation of reaction intermediates, and chemical models for enzymatic reactions. Some examples will be taken from ongoing departmental research. Readings: text and standard biochemical reference books, as well as original biochemical literature. Prerequisite: Chemistry 212 or permission of instructor. Spring. Three 50-minute periods, one 50-minute problem session. D. Libby

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.moravian.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-1360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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