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2. Metabolic Bioenergetics
3. Molecular Biology
4. Clinical Biochemistry
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An advanced digital compendium for Medical, Pharmacy, and Health Science Scholars. Mastering the molecular logic of life.
Module I: Molecular Foundations & Catalysis
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Comprehensive introduction to the chemical processes within living organisms. Essential definitions and scope of clinical biochemistry.
Structural Carbohydrates
Analysis of polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones. Covers stereoisomerism, glycosidic linkages, and the physiological roles of glucose and glycogen.
Proteomics & Amino Acids
Investigation into the 20 standard amino acids, peptide bond formation, and hierarchical protein folding (Primary to Quaternary).
Clinical Enzymology
Functional proteins. Covers Michaelis-Menten kinetics, inhibition types, and diagnostic isoenzymes (ALT, AST, CK-MB).
Lipids & Micronutrients
Biochemical profile of Triacylglycerols and Cholesterol. Includes a comprehensive review of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
Lipid Notes Vitamin TableModule II: Bioenergetics & Metabolic Integration
2.1 Intermediary Carbohydrate Metabolism
Step-by-step breakdown of glucose via Glycolysis and the TCA Cycle. Analysis of ATP stoichiometry and regulatory points.
▶ Study Glycolysis ▶ Study Krebs Cycle2.2 Nitrogen Metabolism & Urea Cycle
The hepatic mechanism for toxic ammonia detoxification. Discussion on transamination and hyperammonemia disorders.
▶ Full Urea Cycle Notes2.3 Oxidative Phosphorylation & ETC
Mitochondrial ATP production via the Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmotic coupling.
▶ ETC & ATP SynthesisModule III: Molecular Biology & Genetics
Nucleic Acid Structure
Detailed architecture of DNA and RNA. Understanding nitrogenous bases, phosphodiester bonds, and the double helix model.
Genetic Information Flow
The Central Dogma: DNA Replication, Transcription (RNA Synthesis), and Translation (Protein Synthesis).
Module IV: Clinical & Applied Biochemistry
4.1 Acid-Base Balance & Buffers
Maintenance of blood pH through bicarbonate, protein, and phosphate buffer systems.
4.2 Heme Metabolism
Biosynthesis of Heme and its degradation pathways. Clinical correlation with Jaundice.
4.3 Specialized Nutrition & BMR
Caloric requirements, Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), and balanced diet biochemistry.
4.4 Endocrinology (Hormone Action)
Biochemical mechanisms of hormone signaling and secondary messenger pathways.
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