BIO216CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS, AND NUCLEIC ACIDS

BIO216 – Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids focuses on the structure, function, and metabolism of three major biomolecules—carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students explore carbohydrate metabolism (e.g., glycolysis, gluconeogenesis), lipid digestion and synthesis, as well as DNA/RNA structure and replication processes.

The course connects chemical mechanisms to biological outcomes, demonstrating how molecular interactions control life processes. Emphasis is placed on metabolic integration and regulation. With a combination of lectures and problem-solving exercises, students gain insight into the biochemical underpinnings of health, disease, and cellular function.