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[ 663BICHBC212 ] Module Biochemistry 2

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4 ECTS Accumulative module examination B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year (*)Biologische Chemie Frantisek Vacha USB Budweis
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Original study plan Bachelor's programme Biological Chemistry 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Course aims at students of the Biological Chemistry bachelor study programme. It is an advanced course that provides students with deeper knowledge of complex biochemical processes and molecular mechanisms. This course builds on the foundational knowledge acquired in Biochemistry I.
Skills Knowledge
Students know the principles of biochemistry (k1), can describe and explain structures of biomolecules (k2), can apply the gained knowledge in other courses and their research (k3), recognize the structures and structural motifs of biomolecules (k4). Advanced Biochemical Pathways: Includes detailed study of the biosynthesis and degradation of nucleotides, porphyrins, and other key biomolecules. Signaling Pathways and Cellular Communication: Examination of the molecular mechanisms by which cells communicate and respond to external stimuli, including receptors, second messengers, and signaling cascades. Regulation of Metabolic Processes: Understanding hormonal signaling and regulation of enzymatic reactions. Biochemistry of Tissues and Organs: Basic principles of the biochemistry of various tissues and organs. Regulation of Gene Expression: Understanding epigenetic mechanisms, transcription factors, and post-transcriptional modifications. Secondary Metabolites: Study of organic compounds that are not directly involved in the growth, development, or reproduction of an organism but have important ecological functions, such as alkaloids, terpenes, and phenols. These compounds can serve as protection against predators, parasites, or as attractants for pollinators.
Further information Introductory metabolism and bioenergetics: Metabolism; Thermodynamics of energetic metabolism; Biological oxidation; Coupled reactions; Experimental approach. Energetic metabolism I: Carbohydrate metabolism; Compartmentation; Regulation. Energetic metabolism II: The Citric acid cycle; Electron transport; Oxidative phosphorylation. Energetic metabolism III: Lipid metabolism; Nitrogen utilization; Compartmentation. Energetic metabolism IV: Photosynthesis and photosynthetic machinery; Photorespiration; the C4 cycle. Integration and regulation of energetic metabolism: Compartmentation of metabolic pathways; Functinal relatioships between pathways; Regulatory actions; Metabolic check points; Experimental approaches in metabolism.

Corresponding lecture VO Biochemie 2 (B) (2 ECTS) + SE Biochemie 2 Seminar (B) (2 ECTS) (as lecture) or
ANTBIOCBC2V11: VO Biochemie 2 (4 ECTS)
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