Sunday, July 26, 2020

Introduction

This blog is created mainly for educational use. The purpose of this blog is for all people to be able to learn more about Biochemistry which is related to their daily life. It is also composed of mainly laboratory based science that brings together both Chemistry and Biology.


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to;
- Outline fundamental biochemical principles such as structure and function of biomolecules (C4).
- Differentiate biochemical principles, enzymes and metabolic pathways (C4).
- Conduct experimental techniques used in biochemistry (P4).


NAME: Sherlis anak Linus
MATRIC NUMBER: 67700
GROUP 3
FACULTY OF RESOURCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LECTURER: Dr Dayang Salwani bt Awang Adeni

TASK 1: Self-reflection - Introduction to Biochemistry

Students should include a statement of Course Learning Outcomes (CLO), relate subject biochemistry with examples given in the introduction lecture.


Biochemistry is defined as the study of chemistry that relates to the biological activity of organisms. Biochemistry is also known as study of life at molecular level and describing the chemistry of the living cell. There are two major breakthroughs in history of biochemistry, which are the discovery of roles of enzymes as catalysts and the role of nucleic acids as information-carrying molecules. In biochemistry, we are going to be able to describe the structure, organization and function of living organisms in terms of molecules.

 

Application of Biochemistry:

1. Medicines


-use to aid digestion (amylase, protease, lipase)

-used as deworming agents (Papain)

-act as anti-clotting agents such as thrombolytic and fibrinolytic (Urokinase and Streptokinase)








2. Agriculture

- enzymes used in agricultures are able to speed up chemical reactions that unblocks the nutrients present in the soil.

-soil will be fertilized, causing productions of corps become better.



3. Industrial processes

- used in textile industries (amylase as softening agent for starched clothes)

-paper manufacturing (Endoxylanases for bleaching of wood pulp)


 

Three Areas of Studies:

· Conformational – structure and 3-D arrangements of biomolecules.

· Metabolism – biochemical pathways.

· Informational – language for communication inside and between cells.

TASK 2: YOUTUBE VIDEO – Interaction Between Molecules and Salt (NaCl) When Dissolved in Water.

Form a group of 5, produce a YouTube video; less than 3 minutes explaining interactions between water molecules and salt (NaCl) when it dissolved in the water.


In this video, we are going to learn on how water molecules interact with the salt molecules (NaCl).

Members involved:

-Cornelius Carlsaint anak Marcus (65727)

-Sherlis anak Linus (67700)

-Aaron Geoffrey (65281)

-Nazrul bin Mohammad Hamdi (66925)

-Mohammad Najib bin Faysial (66687)


Click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/iz6WxH3Cus4 

TASK 3: Infographic About Non-Covalent Interactions

Produce an infographic about non-covalent interactions.


TASK 4: Mind-map of Amino Acids and Proteins

Students should create a mind map about common structures of amino acids and different structures of proteins.



TASK 5: Enzyme Applications in Industries (Infographic)

Students should make an infographic about enzyme applications in industry.


TASK 6: Mind Map for Vitamins

Students should create a mind map about vitamins based on lecture notes in eLEAP.