| Code |
9097
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/T(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Química e Bioquímica
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Entry requirements |
Basic chemistry
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Mode of delivery |
face-to face
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Learning outcomes |
Identify and distinguish the structure of the classes of biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, hydrates
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
Identify and distinguish the structure of the classes of biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, hydrates
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Syllabus |
I - Importance of Biochemistry.
II - Proteins.
a) Amino acids and primary structure;
b) Three-dimensional structure and functions of proteins.
c) properties of the enzymes;
d) enzyme kinetics and mechanisms of action.
III - Carbohydrates;
a) Structure,
b) Properties
c) Functions.
III - Lipids and membranes;
a) Properties
b) Functions.
IV - Nucleic Acids;
a) Types,
b) Structure
c) Functions.
V - Vitamins and Coenzymes.
VI - Basic concepts of energy metabolism
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Main Bibliography |
“Fundamentals of Biochemistry”;Voet, D., Voet, J.G. & Pratt, C.W. 2006
John Wiley & Sons
“Organização molecular da vida”, Alexandre Quintas, Ana Freire, Manuel Halper
2008 Escolar Editora.
“Principles of Biochemistry”, Albert L. Lehninger, David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox, 2005, W. H. Freeman
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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