Biochemistry I

Instructor: Jim Roesser

Jroesser@vcu.edu

Oliver 2064

Administrative stuff

1. Syllabus

2. About different editions of the book/used books

Why are you taking this course?

A. Required for my majorB. Required for medical/professional

schoolC. General interest

What is biochemistry?

Why is biochemistry important

Agriculture

Medicine

History

Forensic Science

Biological Dimensions

Fig. 1-08a, p.9

Fig. 1-08b, p.9

Fig. 1-08c, p.9

Fig. 1-08d, p.9

Fig. 1-08e, p.9

Fig. 1-08f, p.9

Fig. 1-08g, p.9

Table 1-2, p.8

Biomolecule Composition

Biological Macromolecules

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

Fig. 1-09a, p.12

Fig. 1-09c, p.12

Fig. 1-09b, p.12

Fig. 1-10, p.12

Biological Interaction

Table 1-3, p.13

Fig. 1-14a, p.15

Fig. 1-14b, p.15

Fig. 1-15a, p.16

Fig. 1-15b, p.16

Fig. 1-15c, p.16

Biomolecular Recognition

Fig. 1-20, p.21

Fig. 1-16c, p.17

Fig. 1-16a, p.17

Fig. 1-16b, p.17

Water and its properties