Plant Biochemistry-I
About This Course
Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a laboratory-based science that brings together biology and chemistry. By using chemical knowledge and techniques, biochemists can understand and solve biological problems.
Learning Objectives
Plant Biochemistry
Structure and Function of Molecules
Carbohydrates
Structure and Synthesis of Polysaccharides
Starch
Cellulose
Proteins
Lipids
Requirements
- Intermediate in Biology, 3rd Semester BS Botany
Target Audience
- Students of Sixth Semester BS Botany
- Students of Plant Biochemistry
- Students of Biochemistry
- Students of Chemistry
- Anyone who is interested in Biochemistry of Plants
- Anyone who is interested in Biochemistry
- Anyone who is interested in Chemistry
Curriculum
1 Lesson
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are carbon-based molecules that are rich in hydroxyl groups. Indeed, the empirical formula for many carbohydrates is (CH2O) n —literally, a carbon hydrate. In this lesson we are going present an introduction to Carbohydrates.