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BCMB 200 — Practical Biochemistry I

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology · University of Ghana

Acid-Base Reactions: Titration; pH measurement; buffer preparation; determination of pK. Acid-base reactions; buffers, chromatography, qualitative analysis of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Quantitative analysis of proteins: methods for protein estimation (Folin-Lowry, Biuret, Ultraviolet absorption); determination of amino acids (ninhydrin method); preparation, purification and standardization of proteins (serum proteins, cytochrome C). Separation Methods: Paper and gel electrophoresis; chromatography (Paper, TLC, column). Quantitative analysis of carbohydrates: Estimation of glucose (Folin-Wu); isolation of glycogen, determination of rate of hydrolysis and chromatography of hydrolysis products. Quantitative analysis of lipids: Solubility; emulsification; determination of iodine number and acid value; separation of serum lipids.

Credits
3
Level
Level 200
Semester
Semester Two

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).