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Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology D.Pharm 2nd Year Syllabus & PDF Notes
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Biochemistry
Syllabus topics covered:
- Scope of biochemistry in pharmacy
- Cell and its biochemical organization
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition, classification with examples and chemical properties
- Monosaccharides: structures of glucose, fructose and galactose
- Disaccharides: structures of maltose, lactose and sucrose
- Polysaccharides: chemical nature of starch and glycogen
- Qualitative tests and biological role of carbohydrates
Chapter 3: Proteins
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition and classification of proteins based on composition and solubility, with examples
- Definition and classification of amino acids based on chemical nature and nutritional requirements, with examples
- Structure of proteins: four levels of protein organization
- Qualitative tests and biological role of proteins and amino acids
- Diseases related to protein malnutrition
Chapter 4: Lipids
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition and classification with examples
- Structure and properties of triglycerides (oils and fats)
- Classification of fatty acids based on chemical nature and nutritional requirements, with examples
- Structure and functions of cholesterol in the body
- Lipoproteins: types, composition and functions in the body
- Qualitative tests and functions of lipids
Chapter 5: Nucleic Acids
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition; purine and pyrimidine bases
- Components of nucleosides and nucleotides, with examples
- Structure of DNA (Watson and Crick model), RNA and their functions
Chapter 6: Enzymes
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition, properties, and IUB and MB classification
- Factors affecting enzyme activity
- Mechanism of enzyme action and enzyme inhibitors
- Therapeutic and pharmaceutical importance of enzymes
Chapter 7: Vitamins
Syllabus topics covered:
- Definition and classification with examples
- Sources, chemical nature, functions, coenzyme forms, recommended dietary requirements and deficiency diseases of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
Chapter 8: Metabolism
Syllabus topics covered:
- Study of cycles and pathways without chemical structures
- Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis, TCA cycle, glycogen metabolism, regulation of blood glucose and diseases related to abnormal carbohydrate metabolism
- Lipid metabolism: lipolysis, β-oxidation of fatty acids (palmitic acid), ketogenesis, ketolysis and disorders such as ketoacidosis, fatty liver and hypercholesterolemia
- Amino acid metabolism: transamination, deamination, urea cycle, decarboxylation and disorders such as ammonia metabolism disorders, phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria and jaundice
- Biological oxidation: electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation
Chapter 9: Minerals
Syllabus topics covered:
- Types, functions, deficiency diseases and recommended dietary requirements
Chapter 10: Water and Electrolytes
Syllabus topics covered:
- Distribution and functions of water in the body
- Water turnover and balance
- Electrolyte composition of body fluids, dietary intake of electrolytes and electrolyte balance
- Dehydration, causes of dehydration and oral rehydration therapy
Chapter 11: Introduction to Biotechnology
Syllabus topics covered:
- Introduction to biotechnology
Chapter 12: Organ Function Tests
Syllabus topics covered:
- Functions of the kidney; routinely performed kidney function tests and their clinical significance
- Functions of the liver; routinely performed liver function tests and their clinical significance
- Lipid profile tests and their clinical significance
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