Molecules of Life | Biochemistry
Course Code: MD-CHM-2.1
Rabindranath Tagore University (RTU), Hojai, Assam
MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Biomolecules
Submodules:
1.1 Introduction to Biomolecules
1.2 Molecules of Life and their
Biological Importance
1.3 Chemical Composition of Living Organisms
1.4
Classification of Biomolecules
1.5 Organic Molecules in Biological
Systems
1.6 Structure–Function Relationship in Biomolecules
MODULE 2: Proteins and Amino Acids
Submodules:
2.1 Definition and General Characteristics of Proteins
2.2 Biological
Importance of Proteins
2.3 Sources of Proteins
2.4 Amino Acids:
Structure and Classification
2.5 Essential and Non-Essential Amino
Acids
2.6 Properties of Amino Acids
2.7 Zwitter Ion and Isoelectric
Point
2.8 Peptide Bond Formation
2.9 Peptides and Polypeptides
MODULE 3: Structural Organization of Proteins
Submodules:
3.1 Primary Structure of Proteins
3.2 Secondary Structure of Proteins
3.3
α-Helix and β-Pleated Sheet
3.4 Tertiary Structure of Proteins
3.5
Quaternary Structure of Proteins
3.6 Forces Stabilizing Protein
Structure
3.7 Fibrous and Globular Proteins
3.8 Structure–Function
Relationship of Proteins
MODULE 4: Denaturation and Coagulation of Proteins
Submodules:
4.1 Denaturation of Proteins
4.2 Causes of Denaturation
4.3 Physical
and Chemical Factors Affecting Denaturation
4.4 Coagulation of
Proteins
4.5 Biological and Industrial Significance
4.6 Difference
between Denaturation and Coagulation
MODULE 5: Vitamins – Introduction and Classification
Submodules:
5.1 Definition and Importance of Vitamins
5.2 Classification of
Vitamins
5.3 Fat Soluble Vitamins vs Water Soluble Vitamins
5.4
Sources of Vitamins
5.5 Functions of Vitamins in the Body
5.6
Vitamin Deficiency Diseases
MODULE 6: Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Submodules:
6.1 Vitamin A – Structure, Sources, Functions, Deficiency Diseases
6.2
Vitamin D – Structure, Sources, Functions, Deficiency Diseases
6.3
Vitamin E – Structure, Sources, Functions, Deficiency Diseases
6.4
Vitamin K – Structure, Sources, Functions, Deficiency Diseases
6.5
Comparative Study of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
MODULE 7: Water-Soluble Vitamins
Submodules:
7.1 Vitamin B Complex – Introduction
7.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
7.3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
7.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
7.5 Vitamin B6
(Pyridoxine)
7.6 Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
7.7 Vitamin B12
(Cobalamin)
7.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.9 Functions and
Deficiency Disorders
MODULE 8: Nucleic Acids – Basics
Submodules:
8.1 Introduction to Nucleic Acids
8.2 Discovery and Historical
Background
8.3 Chemical Composition of Nucleic Acids
8.4 Components
of Nucleotides
8.5 Nitrogenous Bases
8.6 Pentose Sugars
8.7
Phosphate Group
8.8 Nucleosides and Nucleotides
MODULE 9: Structure and Functions of DNA and RNA
Submodules:
9.1 DNA – Structure and Types
9.2 Watson and Crick Model of DNA
9.3
RNA – Structure and Types
9.4 Differences between DNA and RNA
9.5
Biological Functions of DNA
9.6 Biological Functions of RNA
9.7
Replication and Genetic Importance
MODULE 10: DNA Fingerprinting and Applications
Submodules:
10.1 Concept of DNA Fingerprinting
10.2 Principles of DNA
Fingerprinting
10.3 Techniques Used in DNA Fingerprinting
10.4
Applications in Forensic Science
10.5 Applications in Paternity
Testing
10.6 Medical and Research Applications
10.7 Ethical Issues
and Limitations
MODULE 11: Oils and Fats – Fundamentals
Submodules:
11.1 Introduction to Oils and Fats
11.2 Chemical Composition of Oils and
Fats
11.3 Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids
11.4 Physical and
Chemical Properties
11.5 Edible Oils and their Importance
11.6
Nutritional Value of Fats and Oils
MODULE 12: Rancidity and Purity of Oils and Fats
Submodules:
12.1 Definition of Rancidity
12.2 Types of Rancidity
12.3 Causes of
Rancidity
12.4 Prevention of Rancidity
12.5 Detection of Purity of
Oils
12.6 Adulteration in Oils and Fats
12.7 Harmful Effects of
Adulterants
MODULE 13: Adulterants in Oils
Submodules:
13.1 Argemone Oil Adulteration
13.2 Mineral Oil Adulteration
13.3
Detection Tests for Adulterants
13.4 Health Hazards due to
Adulteration
13.5 Government Regulations and Food Safety
MODULE 14: Soaps and Detergents
Submodules:
14.1 Introduction to Soaps and Detergents
14.2 Definition and
Classification
14.3 Manufacturing of Soap
14.4 Saponification
Reaction
14.5 Types of Detergents
14.6 Composition of Detergents
14.7
Cleansing Action of Soaps and Detergents
14.8 Uses and Applications
14.9
Environmental Impact of Detergents
MODULE 15: Applied Biomolecules and Biological Significance
Submodules:
15.1 Biomolecules in Human Health
15.2 Biomolecules in Nutrition
15.3
Biomolecules in Medicine
15.4 Industrial Applications of Biomolecules
15.5
Biomolecules in Biotechnology
15.6 Future Prospects of Molecular Biology
and Biochemistry
Recommended Order for Study Material Creation
Module 1 → Fundamentals of Biomolecules
Module 2 → Proteins and Amino Acids
Module 3 → Structural Organization of Proteins
Module 4 → Denaturation and Coagulation
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Module 5 → Vitamins Introduction
…and so on sequentially.