The problems of extrapolation of text data to human risk assessment are discussed, with examples drawn from recent controversial decisions. Chemistry of amino acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Three class periods and one laboratory period a week. Nucleic acid and protein biosynthesis. Regulation and control of metabolism.
Laboratory includes isolation and characterization of protein and nucleic acids.
Three class periods and one laboratory period a week. It also studies the spatial configuration of nucleic acids, their interactions with drugs, and regulating and structural proteins. Three class periods a week. Deals with the structure, function and metabolism of glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and lipopolysaccharides. Applications of these compounds extend to immunochemistry, genetic diseases, surface specificity of cells, cancer research, connective tissues and their diseases, and mucous secretions.