Study Guide

Objective

1. Understanding Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics:
Define the structure and classification of enzymes.
Explain the role and function of enzymes in biological systems.
Analyze enzyme kinetics and the factors influencing enzyme activity.
2. Bioenergetics:
Explore the principles of bioenergetics, including energy transfer in biological processes.
Understand the importance of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular energy storage and utilization.
3. Energy Metabolism:
Investigate the metabolic pathways and processes involved in the production and utilization of energy within cells.
Analyze the catabolic and anabolic pathways, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
4. Innate and Acquired Immunity:
Define and differentiate between innate and acquired (adaptive) immune responses.
Explore the mechanisms of immune recognition, response to pathogens, and immunological memory
5. Research Methods Applied in Biochemistry:
Gain understanding of research methods commonly used in biochemistry.

Content

The structure, classification and function of enzymes and enzyme kinetics.
Bioenergetics.
Energy metabolism.
Innate and and Acquired immunity.
Research methods applied in biochemistry.

Prerequisites

Microbiology and Professional English

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student provides a basic definition of enzyme structure and classification of enzymes.
Student provides a basic explanation of the role and function of enzymes.
Student provides a basic analysis of enzyme kinetics, with limited understanding of the factors affecting enzyme activity.
Student demonstrates a basic exploration of bioenergetics, with limited understanding of energy transfer in biological processes.
Student has a basic understanding of the role of ATP in energy storage and utilization.
Student has difficulty investigating metabolic pathways and may not fully understand catabolic and anabolic processes.
Student struggles to define and differentiate innate and acquired immunity and may not fully explore immune response mechanisms.
Student has limited understanding of research methods used in biochemistry.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student demonstrates a good understanding of enzyme structure and classification, including the main enzyme classes and their characteristics.
Student gives a good explanation of enzyme functions in biological systems, including their significance in catalyzing biochemical reactions.
Student conducts a good analysis of enzyme kinetics, including the influence of factors like temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.
Student demonstrates a good understanding of the central role of ATP in cellular energy processes.
Student demonstrates a good understanding of metabolic pathways and effectively analyzes catabolic and anabolic processes.
Student provides a good understanding of innate and acquired immunity, clearly differentiating between them and effectively exploring immune response mechanisms.
Student gains a good understanding of common research methods used in biochemistry and can apply them effectively in a laboratory setting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student exhibits an excellent understanding of enzyme structure and classification, with a detailed knowledge of enzyme classes and their structural features.
Student offers an excellent, in-depth explanation of enzyme functions, providing comprehensive insights into their critical roles in biological processes.
Student conducts an excellent analysis of enzyme kinetics, demonstrating a deep understanding of the factors influencing enzyme activity and their mathematical modeling.
Student offers an excellent exploration of bioenergetics principles, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of energy transfer mechanisms.
Student exhibits an excellent understanding of ATP's significance in energy storage and its utilization in various cellular activities.
Student exhibits an excellent understanding of energy metabolism, including detailed knowledge of glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation, and can apply this understanding to complex energy-related scenarios.
Student demonstrates an excellent understanding of innate and acquired immunity, including in-depth knowledge of immune recognition, response to pathogens, and immunological memory.
Student demonstrates an excellent understanding of a wide range of research methods in biochemistry, is proficient in their application, and can effectively analyze and communicate research findings.