CHEM 502 — Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry

This course will cover biologically relevant molecules, particularly nucleic acids, proteins, and their building blocks. In each case, synthesis and biological functions will be discussed. The topics include synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides; chemistry of phosphates; enzyme structure and function; coenzymes, and enzyme catalysis; polyketides; antiviral and anticancer agents.

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• Difficulty: 3.50 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Department: Chemistry
• Prerequisite: CHEM 302