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MECHANISMS OF ACTION OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS

BIOCHEM 625
Course Description

Emphasizes the importance of coenzyme and cofactors of enzymes (i.e., vitamins and minerals) in biochemistry. All aspects of the biochemistry of coenzymes will be covered, including their biosynthesis as far as is known, the biochemical reactions they catalyze, their chemical and spectroscopic properties, and the mechanisms by which they facilitate biochemical reactions.

Prerequisites

CHEM 345 and (BIOCHEM 501 , BIOCHEM 507 , or concurrent enrollment), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.34

-5.84% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.47% from Historical

A Rate
25.71%

-56.44% from Historical

Class Size
35

138.96% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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