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BIOC 312 — Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Gene expression from the start of transcription to the synthesis of proteins, their modifications and degradation. Topics covered: purine and pyrimidine metabolism; transcription and its regulation; mRNA processing; translation; targeting of proteins to specific cellular sites; protein glycosylation; protein phosphorylation; protein turn-over; programmed cell death (apoptosis).

  • Rating: 3.37 out of 5 from 665 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 3.86 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science
  • Department: Biochemistry
  • Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212