FST 501
Basic Food Biochemistry
Unit I
Cell: Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells, Cell Organelles Structure & Function
Water, Acid, pH and Buffer Biomolecules: Polarity and hydrogen bond, Non covalent interactions, Functional groups in Biomolecule, Building blocks of Biomolecule
Unit II
Carbohydrates: Classification Structure & Functions
Unit III
Proteins & Enzymes: Classification, Structure & Functions, Food Protein Types
Unit IV
Lipids & Fats: Classification, Structure & Function
Nucleic Acids: Structure & Functions
Unit V
Food Digestion, Absorption & Assimilation, Transport of Food Nutrients
Metabolism of Food Nutrients