Inorganic Biochemistry
Course code
MLK6906.LT
old course code
MLK6906
Course title in Estonian
Bioanorgaaniline keemia
Course title in English
Inorganic Biochemistry
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
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Course aims
Elective. To give profound knowledge about the role of inorganic component in living organisms.
Brief description of the course
Macro-, micro- and ultramicroelements, their role in Nature. The elements essential for living organisms. Physico-chemical characterization of metal ions in biological systems, their dynamics and transport. Metallo-proteins and enzymes, complexes of metals with nucleic acids. The role of non-metals (F, I, As, S, etc) in living systems. Optimal, under-and over-concentration of the elements.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has conception of the chemical composition of living matter;
- has knowledge about the fundamental role of the chemical elements and inorganic ions in the Nature.
- has conception of the chemical composition of living matter;
- has knowledge about the fundamental role of the chemical elements and inorganic ions in the Nature.
Teacher
dotsent Kalle Truus
Prerequisite course 1
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