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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-343 Bioinorganic Chemistry

Credit Points:

10.0

Coordinator:

Dr R. Robson

Prerequisite/s:

610-240 or 610-241

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 lectures (2 per week)

Content:

The molecular role of metals in living systems. Topics will be drawn from: bioavailability of the trace metals; biochemistry of dioxygen: the chemistry of haeme centres; haemoglobin; zinc and copper enzymes; molybdenum enzymes: nitrogenase; the oxo-enzymes; cobalt and vitamin B12; electron carriers: cytochrome and iron-sulphur centres; ion pumps; photosynthesis and respiration; metal-based drugs.

Assessment:

One 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2.
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