Plant Biochemistry – Course Summary
Overview:
Plant Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within and are related to plants. It explores how plants convert energy, synthesize biomolecules, and regulate their metabolism to grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. The course bridges plant biology, chemistry, and molecular biology.
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🔬 Main Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to Plant Biochemistry
Scope and importance
Unique features of plant metabolism
Comparison between plant and animal biochemistry
2. Plant Cell and Biomolecules
Structure and function of plant cells
Major biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Secondary metabolites (alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics)
3. Photosynthesis
Light-dependent and light-independent reactions
Chloroplast structure and pigments
Carbon fixation (Calvin cycle, C₄ and CAM pathways)
4. Respiration and Energy Metabolism
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation
Photorespiration and its significance in plants
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the biochemical basis of plant growth and metabolism.
Explain how plants synthesize and use various biomolecules.
Analyze key metabolic pathways and their regulation.
Apply biochemical knowledge to agricultural and biotechnological
problems.
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