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Centreville, Virginia
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CHEM 420
Biochemistry I
The first of a two semester course that will outline the structure, function, and chemical properties of biological molecules. Topics will include protein function, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, membrane transport, cell signaling pathways, DNA information technology, and central intermediate metabolism. Students majoring in Biology or Chemistry must earn a grade of C or higher.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II
and
CHEM 310 - Organic Chemistry I
and
BIOL 345 - Principles of Cell Biology