Plant Biochemistry
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Overview
Subject area
BIO
Catalog Number
404
Course Title
Plant Biochemistry
Department(s)
Description
Biochemical activities of plants, including photosynthesis, respiratory pathways, sulfate and nitrate reduction, and cell-wall metabolism will be discussed. The biosynthesis by plants of drugs of pharmacological significance such as alkaloids and vitamins will also be considered. Laboratory work will include techniques for fractionating plant cells and isolating intermediates and products' metabolic pathways.Prerequisite: BIO 166 and BIO 167 and two BIO courses at 200 level or above (NOT BIO 230) and CHE 234 and CHE 235.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
4
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
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