Why Study this Plant Biochemistry Course?

If you’re interested in the chemical processes that occur within plants, this course is made for you! This online plant biochemistry course will teach you the process of glycolysis, the transport mechanisms of bio-chemicals, the processes and importance of electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation, the metabolism of carbohydrates, biochemical nucleotide, lipids and other relevant to reproduction, the role of light and dark reactions in plants, the enzyme reactions and other biochemical processes.

 

 

 

Plant Biochemistry – Distance Learning Course – Flexible Study

  • study plant biochemistry via online learning
  • learn the biochemistry of plants in your own home
  • work in horticulutre, agriculture, science fields including agronomy or research, and plant biology

Nominal Duration   100 hours

PREREQUISITE:

Biochemistry II or equivalent

COURSE AIMS

  • Explain the interaction between the various biochemical processes within the plant cell
  • Explain the process of glycolysis.
  • Describe the transport mechanism of bio-chemicals through plant membranes.
  • Explain the processes of electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation, and their importance to energy regulation in plants.
  • Explain the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Explain the metabolism of lipids.
  • Explain the processes of photosynthesis and the role of the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis in the growth of plants.
  • Explain biochemical nucleotide metabolism.
  • Explain enzyme reactions and catalysis in biochemistry.
  • Explain metabolic processes relevant to reproduction in plants.
  • Explain other biochemical processes including biochemical communication through hormones.

CONTENTS

There are eleven lessons in this module as follows:

1. Introduction – Introduction to Metablism, Energy Transfer within the Cell

2. Glycolysis- ATP, Glycolysis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway

3. Movement Through Membranes – Lipids and Fats, Membranes, Kinetics and Mechanisms of Transport, Ionophores, Aquaporins.

4. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation – Mitochondria, Electron Transport, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Citric Acid Cycle, Controls of ATP Production

5. Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism – Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides, Sucrose, Starches, Starch Biosynthesis, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Gluconeogenesis, Cell Wall

6. Lipid Metabolism – Lipids, Fatty Acid Biosynthesis, Glycerolipid and Phospholipid Formation, TAG Formation, Fatty Acid Oxidation, Wound Sealing

7. Photosynthesis- Chloroplasts, Light Reactions, Dark Reactions, Photorespiration, CAM

8. Nucleotide Metabolism – Nucleotides, Nitrogen Fixation, Assimilation of Ammonia into Amino Acids, Formation of Deoxyribonucleotides, Nucleotide Degradation.

9.  Enzyme Activity – Enzyme Classification, Kinetics, Regulation

10. Reproductive Processes in Plants – Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, Gene Expression, RNA and Protein Synthesis, Eukaryotic DNA Replication

11. Other Processes – Hormones, Growth Regulators, Other Hormones, Use of Plant Hormones in Horticulture.

 

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  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

$599.00

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    • Certificate sent to you
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    • 12 months to complete course

    $599.00

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      Why Study this Plant Biochemistry Course?

      If you’re interested in the chemical processes that occur within plants, this course is made for you! This online plant biochemistry course will teach you the process of glycolysis, the transport mechanisms of bio-chemicals, the processes and importance of electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation, the metabolism of carbohydrates, biochemical nucleotide, lipids and other relevant to reproduction, the role of light and dark reactions in plants, the enzyme reactions and other biochemical processes.

       

       

       

      Plant Biochemistry – Distance Learning Course – Flexible Study

      • study plant biochemistry via online learning
      • learn the biochemistry of plants in your own home
      • work in horticulutre, agriculture, science fields including agronomy or research, and plant biology

      Nominal Duration   100 hours

      PREREQUISITE:

      Biochemistry II or equivalent

      COURSE AIMS

      • Explain the interaction between the various biochemical processes within the plant cell
      • Explain the process of glycolysis.
      • Describe the transport mechanism of bio-chemicals through plant membranes.
      • Explain the processes of electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation, and their importance to energy regulation in plants.
      • Explain the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates
      • Explain the metabolism of lipids.
      • Explain the processes of photosynthesis and the role of the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis in the growth of plants.
      • Explain biochemical nucleotide metabolism.
      • Explain enzyme reactions and catalysis in biochemistry.
      • Explain metabolic processes relevant to reproduction in plants.
      • Explain other biochemical processes including biochemical communication through hormones.

      CONTENTS

      There are eleven lessons in this module as follows:

      1. Introduction – Introduction to Metablism, Energy Transfer within the Cell

      2. Glycolysis- ATP, Glycolysis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway

      3. Movement Through Membranes – Lipids and Fats, Membranes, Kinetics and Mechanisms of Transport, Ionophores, Aquaporins.

      4. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation – Mitochondria, Electron Transport, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Citric Acid Cycle, Controls of ATP Production

      5. Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism – Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides, Sucrose, Starches, Starch Biosynthesis, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Gluconeogenesis, Cell Wall

      6. Lipid Metabolism – Lipids, Fatty Acid Biosynthesis, Glycerolipid and Phospholipid Formation, TAG Formation, Fatty Acid Oxidation, Wound Sealing

      7. Photosynthesis- Chloroplasts, Light Reactions, Dark Reactions, Photorespiration, CAM

      8. Nucleotide Metabolism – Nucleotides, Nitrogen Fixation, Assimilation of Ammonia into Amino Acids, Formation of Deoxyribonucleotides, Nucleotide Degradation.

      9.  Enzyme Activity – Enzyme Classification, Kinetics, Regulation

      10. Reproductive Processes in Plants – Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, Gene Expression, RNA and Protein Synthesis, Eukaryotic DNA Replication

      11. Other Processes – Hormones, Growth Regulators, Other Hormones, Use of Plant Hormones in Horticulture.

       

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      $599.00

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.