Biochemistry-II

This course covers the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, emphasizing enzyme function, hormonal regulation, and key biochemical pathways, while highlighting the clinical significance of biochemical tests in health and disease.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course provides an overview of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, highlighting key biochemical pathways involved in energy production and cellular function. It explains enzyme function and regulation, as well as hormonal control of metabolic processes. The clinical significance of biochemical tests is also emphasized to help students understand how biochemical changes relate to health, disease, and laboratory diagnostics.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Zobia Aslam (Riphah International University)
  • Provider: YouTube (@z.aslam7864)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, including major biochemical pathways and their regulation.
  • Describe enzyme function, bioenergetics, and hormonal control involved in maintaining metabolic homeostasis.
  • Analyze the biochemical basis of nutrient digestion, absorption, and utilization in normal physiological conditions.
  • Interpret the clinical significance of metabolic pathways and biochemical tests in the diagnosis of disease.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have:

  • Completion of introductory courses in General Biology and Biochemistry I

  • Basic understanding of cell structure

  • Knowledge of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

  • Fundamentals of enzyme function

  • Understanding of basic chemical principles: pH, buffers, and chemical bonding

  • Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for:

  • Undergraduate students in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

  • Students of allied health sciences

  • Life sciences students

  • Learners seeking a strong foundation in biochemistry

  • Students preparing for careers in clinical diagnostics

  • Students aiming for healthcare professions

  • Learners interested in research and laboratory investigations

  • Students wanting to connect biochemical concepts with disease conditions

Course Outline

Structure and Functions

Structure and function of DNA (Video)

Structure and function and types of RNA (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Carbohydrate, Lipid & Protein Metabolism Enzyme Function & Regulation Hormonal Control of Metabolism Biochemical Pathway Analysis Laboratory Diagnostic Interpretation Clinical Biochemistry Applications Metabolic Problem Solving

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1 Hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Zobia Aslam profile image
    Zobia Aslam Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University