byDownload the free, updated Fundamentals of Biochemistry PDF! Perfect for agriculture and biology students, especially those preparing for competitive exams. This PDF covers key topics like carbohydrate, protein, lipid, enzyme, and nucleic acid chemistry.
It’s designed in simple language to help students grasp the concepts quickly and is ideal for BSc and MSc students in agriculture and related fields, as well as for competitive exam preparation.
📚 What’s Inside?
✅ Lesson 1: A brief introduction to developments in biochemistry and its transformation to molecular biology. Overview of cell structure and water’s role in cells.
✅ Lesson 2: Carbohydrate Chemistry – Structure, classification, functions of mono-, di-, and polysaccharides; isomerism and mutarotation.
✅ Lesson 3: Metabolism of Carbohydrates – Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, glycogenesis, and the central role of the TCA cycle.
✅ Lesson 4: Protein Chemistry – Classifications and functions; structure, function, and properties of amino acids (essential vs. non-essential).
✅ Lesson 5: Protein Structure – Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures; amphoteric properties; Biuret and xanthoproteic reactions; digestion and absorption of proteins.
✅ Lesson 6: Lipid Chemistry – Classification, structure, functions, and properties of lipids; essential fatty acids and phospholipids.
✅ Lesson 7: Lipid Digestion – Digestion and absorption of lipids; lipid autooxidation; importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
✅ Lesson 8: Enzymes – Nomenclature, classification, specificity; mechanism, kinetics, and regulation of enzyme action.
✅ Lesson 9: Hormones and Vitamins – Chemistry and functions of steroid and peptide hormones; structure and functions of fat- and water-soluble vitamins; classification and functions of minerals.
✅ Lesson 10: Nucleic Acids – Structure, function, and importance of the genetic code; transcription, translation, protein synthesis; energy changes in metabolism.
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📌 Number of Pages: 234
📌 Format: PDF
📌 Language: English
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About the Author
👨🏫 Dr. Ajay Pal Chaudhary
🏛️ Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisa
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👨🏫 Sucheta Sharma
🏛️ Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
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