Topic outline

  • BAB 1206: BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY

    Basic biochemistry module is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to develop a good understanding of nutrition, conduct their research project, participate in nutrition and health related studies.

    The prerequisite modules include; Human anatomy and physiology, Principles of human nutrition, and physical sciences.  The module takes 60 contact hours: 37 hours for theory and 23 hours for practical. Learners undertaking this module will have both theory and practical assessments. Formative assessment will be in the form of continuous assessment tests, assignments, clinical and field assessments and promotional examination whereas summative assessment will be done in form of final qualifying examination.
◄Unit Five: Enzymes
►Unit Six: Nucleic acids

  • Unit Five Activities

    a)  Review Questions

    1. Describe the characteristics of the active site

    2. What are enzymes? Discuss their nature.

    3. Write note on cofactors and coenzymes.

    4. Give classification and nomenclature of enzymes
     b) Performance Tasks 

    (i)   Main Tasks

    Describe properties of enzymes

    (ii) Sub -Tasks 

    What are cofactors? Give examples.
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◄Unit Five: Enzymes
►Unit Six: Nucleic acids