Introductory Biochemistry
A general introduction to the science of biochemistry; Importance and the scope of biochemistry; Prebiotic molecular evolution and rise of living systems; Forms, functions and brief classification of prokaryotes; Cellular architecture and diversity of eukaryotes; Structure, physical properties and importance of water; pH and buffer; Biologically important organic compounds; Composition, properties and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; Brief introduction of vitamins, hormones and enzymes
