DENT 1113 - Biochemistry

[64 Hours]

This course presents an interrelated series of lectures describing the structure and function of chemical components of the living cell. Examination of the physiological chemistry of the cell in health and disease includes the study of the chemical transformations involved in biochemical genetics, macromolecule synthesis, digestion, intermediary metabolism, respiration, excretion, nutrition, endocrine function and homeostasis. Particular emphasis is given to topics having special relevance to dentistry. (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)