Course Description
Basics of Biochemistry
This free online biochemistry explains how chemistry and biology work together at a molecular level in living organisms. This course teaches you how biochemistry touches many aspects of our lives. We explore the discipline’s basic concepts before diving into the relevant details of biomolecules and bioenergetics. We highlight specific biochemical processes as our sections on thermodynamics and metabolism focus on delicate balances. We also discuss the applications of medicinal biochemistry and the critical aspects of personalised medicine used in healthcare.
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Summarise the role of biochemistry in various aspects of life • Discuss the critical role of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in many biological processes • Outline the structure and functions of biomolecules • Describe the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids • Compare the two types of nucleic acids in terms of their structure and properties • Explain the processes and techniques employed in nucleic acid biochemistry • Analyse the interrelations and energy details underlying biological processes • State the core concepts of thermodynamics as the foundation of all biochemical reactions • Identify the components of blood and their roles in the transportation of nutrients • Recall he biochemistry of specific diseases and the drug action • Illustrate the healthcare opportunities presented by personalised medicine |
| Course Code | 6135 |
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