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Structure and function are inseparable
A small molecular change can alter binding, catalysis, stability, or signaling.
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11:115:301 · Biochemistry · School 11 — New Brunswick School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Introductory Biochemistry is a one-semester survey of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolism, and signaling. Rutgers emphasizes the relationship between molecular structure and function, energy transformation, enzyme catalysis, biological information, homeostasis, and the interpretation of biochemical research.
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Spring 2027
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T 8:30 AM · C/D · 1 section · 1 open
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5 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The course establishes water chemistry, matter and energy transformation, and the structural logic of biological molecules.
Protein structure and enzyme catalysis connect three-dimensional form to binding, reaction rates, and regulation.
Carbohydrate and lipid structure supports discussion of membranes, storage, signaling, and energy use.
Nucleic acids carry information through structure, replication, transcription, translation, and regulation.
The final block connects carbohydrate, fatty-acid, and nitrogen metabolism to signaling and homeostasis.
A small molecular change can alter binding, catalysis, stability, or signaling.
Metabolism makes more sense as connected flows with shared energy and regulation.
Catalysis lowers activation barriers without changing the overall thermodynamic favorability.
Cells coordinate reactions through compartmentalization, feedback, and signaling.
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Track inputs, outputs, energy carriers, regulation, and pathway purpose.
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Separate whether a reaction is favorable from how quickly it occurs.
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Draw or describe the structural feature that explains the biochemical behavior.
1 open · C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119326 | Open | Kyle Murphy | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at CDL 102; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)CDL 102 | C/D |
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Teaching
3.49
Course quality
3.47
Response rate
38.2%
Coverage
41 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Murphy | 28 | 3.56 | 3.55 |
| Murphy K. | 5 | 3.36 | 3.28 |
| Kirsten Boisvert | 3 | 3.57 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Murphy | 3 | 3.17 | 3.03 |
| Norambuena J. | 1 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
| Balzer D. | 1 | 2.90 | 3.00 |
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3
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