Biochemistry
Biochemistry. Instructor: Prof. S. Dasgupta, Department of Chemistry, IIT Kharagpur. This course is an introductory course that will focus on basic concepts in biochemistry. The course deals with an understanding of biological macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The structure and functional roles of the macromolecules will be studied in addition to fundamentals of enzyme chemistry: kinetics, mechanisms, inhibition, structure and mechanism. The course will also touch upon the basics of membrane transport and bioenergetic principles. After completion of the course, the students should be able to understand the chemical properties and three-dimensional structure of these biological macromolecules in relationship to their biological function. (from nptel.ac.in)
| Lecture 20 - Vitamins and Coenzymes II |
Concepts covered in this lecture: 1) Pyridoxal phosphate (derived from Vit B6) - structure and its essential role, 2) Attachment of Biotin (vit B7) to enzyme and their catalytic activity, 3) Role of "Coenzyme A" int transportation of acetyl group and regulating the amount of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) generated, 4) Structure of Riboflavin (Vit B2) and its role in metabolism of carbohydrates and also as hydrogen carriers, 5) Other essential vitamins (B3, C,D) - structure and function.
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