Chemistry of Bioelements 1200-2EN-CHBWYER
Biologically important elements. Macro, micro, ultra elements and their position in the periodic table. Location of bio-elements in the environment and their distribution in the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Concept of speciation. Physiological content and distribution of bio-elements in the human body fluids and in cells. Structure of proteins and DNA. Role of hormones, enzymes, vitamins, and electrolytes in homeostasis. Types of chemical reactions: reversible and irreversible reactions, synthesis, analysis and exchange, charge transfer and enzymatic reactions. Soft and hard metal ions. Irving-Williams series. Role of metal ions in biological processes: structural and catalytic functions of alkali, alkaline earth, and transition metal ions. Interactions of metal ions with proteins and DNA. Binding of oxygen, oxygen carriers. Enzymatic reduction of oxygen in biofuel cells. Biological membranes, passive and active membrane transport, ion channels, sodium-potassium pump. Fundamentals of photosynthesis. Model biomimetic membranes.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Basic knowledge of the role of elements in biological systems. Understanding of biological reactions and membrane transport processes.
Assessment criteria
60 - 74: 3
75 - 84: 3+
85 - 90: 4
91 - 96: 4+
97 - 100: 5
Attendance in the lectures is mandatory. Absence in 3 classes in semester will be accepted.
Practical placement
Does not concern
Bibliography
1.A. Kabata-Pendias , H. Pendias, Biogeochemia pierwiastków śladowych, PWN, Warszawa 1999.
2.S.J. Lippard, J.M. Berg, Podstawy chemii bionieorganicznej, PWN, Warszawa 1998.
3.J. E. Andrews, P. Brimblecombe, T. D. Jickells, P. S. Liss, Wprowadzenie do chemii środowiska, WNT, Warszawa 2000.
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