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1990.9. Naser-ud-Din, Introduction to Stereochemistry, Ghafoor StationeryMart, Peshawar, 1994.10. Bhal B S, Textbook of Organic Chemistry, S Chand & Co, New Delhi,16 th Ed., 2007.11. L.G. Wade, Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New York, U.S.A., 7 thEd., 2010.PHARM 324 PHARMACEUTICAL BIO-CHEMISTRY-II [Th.]Cr. Hr.: 03 Marks: 1001. METABOLIC FATE OF BIOMOLECULES (Anabolism and Catabolism):a. Carbohydrates: Introduction to metabolism, Brief introduction to the digestionand absorption of carbohydrates, Aerobic and anaerobic breakdown of Glucose,Glycolysis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Glycogenolysis, Glycogenesis,Gluconeogenesis, Citric acid cycle, Energetics of various metabolic processes.b. Lipids: Brief introduction to the digestion and absorption of lipids, Oxidation offatty acids through b-oxidation, Biosynthesis of fatty acids, neutral lipids andcholesterol.c. Proteins and Amino acids: Brief introduction to the digestion and absorption ofproteins and amino acids, Metabolism of essential and non-essential aminoacids, Biosynthesis and catabolism of Haemins and porphyrin compounds.d. Bioenergetics: Principles of bioenergetics. Electron transport chain andoxidative phosphorylation.2. REGULATION OF METABOLIC PROCESSESa. Role of Vitamins: Physiological role of Fat-soluble (A, D, E and K) andWater-soluble (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid, Niacin, Pyridoxalphosphate, Biotin, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin- members of B-complex familyand Ascorbic acid), Coenzymes and their role in the regulation of metabolicprocesses.b. Receptor mediated regulation (Hormones): Mechanism of action of hormones,Physiological roles of various hormones, Site of synthesis and target sites ofhormones.c. Secondary Messengers: Role of cAMP, Calcium ions and phosphoinositol in theregulation of metabolic processes.d. Gene Expression: Replication, Transcription and Translation (Gene expression)Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Basic principles ofRecombinant DNA technology, Pharmaceutical applications, Balance ofCatabolic, Anabolic and Amphibolic processes in human metabolism, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance in Human body.3. INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL CHEMISTRY:Introduction and Importanceof25 | Pakistan Pharmacist Federation; www.pharmacistfed.pk,www.pharmafed.wordpress.com, www.pharmarev.com, info@pharmacistfed.pk,