Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology Theory D Pharm
Chapter 1 Introduction to biochemistry
Scope of biochemistry in pharmacy;
Cell and its biochemical organization.
Chapter 2 Carbohydrates
Definition, classification with examples, chemical properties
Monosaccharides – Structure of glucose, fructose, and galactose
Disaccharides – a structure of maltose, lactose, and sucrose
Polysaccharides – chemical nature of starch and glycogen
Qualitative tests and biological role of carbohydrates
MCQ Carbohydrates: https://youtu.be/oGDLXozbnb0
Chapter 3 Proteins
Definition, classification of proteins based on composition and solubility with examples
Definition, classification of amino acids based on chemical nature and nutritional requirements with
examples
Structure of proteins (four levels of organization of protein structure)
Qualitative tests and biological role of proteins and amino acids
Diseases related to malnutrition of proteins.
MCQ Proteins: https://youtu.be/4M50GUQnGp4
Chapter 4 Lipids
Definition, classification with examples
Structure and properties of triglycerides (oils and fats)
Fatty acid classification – Based on chemical 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
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
Definition, properties, and IUB and MB classification
Factors affecting enzyme activity
Mechanism of action of enzymes, Enzyme inhibitors
Therapeutic and pharmaceutical importance of enzymes
Chapter 7 Vitamins
Definition and classification with examples
Sources, chemical nature, functions, coenzyme form, recommended dietary requirements, deficiency
diseases of fat-and water-soluble vitamins
Chapter 8 Metabolism (Study of cycle/pathways without chemical structures)
Metabolism of Carbohydrates:
Glycolysis, TCA cycle, and glycogen metabolism, regulation of blood glucose level. Diseases related to abnormal metabolism of Carbohydrates
MCQ Carbohydrate metabolism :
Part 1: https://youtu.be/5FwwmgJAUac
Part 2: https://youtu.be/WQ9X3slCcUs
Part 3: https://youtu.be/V-c8dJm0ksc
Part 4: https://youtu.be/rgkVBtYhq14
Metabolism of Carbohydrates :
Glycolysis Introduction and Significance: https://youtu.be/z5wYDUJbmaY
Glycolysis, EM Pathway, MEP Pathway: https://youtu.be/VFzMwTWj-yg
Metabolism of lipids:
Lipolysis, β-oxidation of Fatty acid (Palmitic acid) ketogenesis, and ketolysis. Diseases related to abnormal metabolism of lipids such as Ketoacidosis, Fatty liver, Hypercholesterolemia
Metabolism of Amino acids (Proteins):
General reactions of amino acids and their significance – Transamination, deamination, Urea cycle, and
decarboxylation. Diseases related to abnormal metabolism of amino acids, Disorders of ammonia
metabolism, phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria, and Jaundice.
Biological oxidation:
Electron transport chain and Oxidative phosphorylation
Chapter 9 Minerals
Types, Functions, Deficiency diseases, recommended dietary requirements
Chapter 10 Water and Electrolytes
Distribution, functions of water in the body
Water turnover and balance
The electrolyte composition of the body fluids, Dietary intake of electrolyte and Electrolyte balance
Dehydration, causes of dehydration, and oral rehydration therapy
Chapter 11 Introduction to Biotechnology
Introduction to Biotechnology
Chapter 12 Organ function tests
Functions of kidney and routinely performed tests to assess the functions of kidney and their clinical
significances
Functions of liver and routinely performed tests to assess the functions of liver and their clinical
significances
Lipid profile tests and their clinical significances
Chapter 13 Introduction to Pathology of Blood and Urine
Lymphocytes and Platelets, their role in health and disease
Erythrocytes – Abnormal cells and their significance
Normal and Abnormal constituents of Urine and their significance
MCQ Videos
Part 1 : https://youtu.be/l4XlLxXzspg
Part 2 : https://youtu.be/OM6jE5njsZ4
Part 3 : https://youtu.be/zHc1qs7fNWo
Part 4 : https://youtu.be/lACZvlPVE6Y
Pathology of Blood and Urine playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDkV6zoTahO6slX00SR9Ku-mnAIMH87Rx
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