BBT 302 - Metabolism II |
| Course Detail: |
The course is centered on how humans store, deliver, and use the fuel required for energy transduction. Specific topics include the pathways by which nutrients are stored, accessed and oxidized to provide ATP; hormonal regulation of energy balance and substrate utilization. Membrane structure and role of specific proteins in metabolite transports across membranes are introduced. Metabolism of lipids, amino acids and nucleotides; metabolic disorders and associated diseases and metabolism of xenobiotics are covered.
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[Credit Hours: 3] |
