Sathyabama LMS

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

 To assist the students in understanding basic laws affecting the operations of a business enterprise. 

 To identify the fundamental legal principles behind contractual agreements 

 To acquire knowledge and skills related to business law

SBBA 1203                INTRODUCTION OT BIOCHEMISTRY      L   T   P    Credits   Total Marks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 5   0    0          3              100                                                                                                                                                                                       

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is aimed give an understanding of the basics of biochemistry dealing carbohydrates, Amino acids, Lipids, nucleic acid and vitamins.

UNIT 1: CARBOHYDRATES                                                                                 12 Hrs. Carbohydrate – Definition, Classification, biological significance, structure of glucose, digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

UNIT 2: PROTEINS                                                                                                  12 Hrs. Amino acids – structure, classification (Essential and non-essential, protein and non-protein amino acids). Proteins – definition, classification and structure (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary).

UNIT 3: LIPIDS                                                                                                        12 Hrs. Lipids – definition, classification and biological significance. Structure, properties and functions of fatty acids.

UNIT 4 NUCLEIC ACIDS                                                                                       12 Hrs. Nucleic acids – Structure of DNA and its functions. Different forms of DNA. Different types of RNA and its functions.

UNIT 5 VITAMINS                                                                                                  12 Hrs. Vitamins – Source, biological function, daily requirement and deficiency symptoms of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and water soluble vitamins (Ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, lipoic acid, biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12).

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS:

 1. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry-David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox, Macmillan Worth Publishers.

 2. Harper―s Biochemistry-Rober K. Murray, Daryl K. Grammer, McGraw Hill, Lange Medical Books. 25th edition.

3. Fundamentals of Biochemistry-J.L. Jain, Sunjay Jain, Nitin Jain, S. Chand & Company.

4. Biochemistry-Dr. Amit Krishna De, S. Chand & Co., Ltd. END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION

PAPER PATTERN                                                                            Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.

 PART A: 10 questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks

PART B: 2 questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks