Plant Biochemistry

Paper Code: 
BOT502
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To study the various biochemical pathways in plants and the structure of various biomolecules.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Carbohydrates

Classification, structure and functions of monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides and glycoproteins including starch, cellulose and pectins.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Proteins

Structure of proteins: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary; Simple and conjugated proteins, Synthesis of amino acids by reductive amination, GS-GOGAT system and transamination, Zwitter ion 

Nitrogen metabolism: N2 cycle, mechanism, biology and chemistry of nitrogen fixation, root nodulation, Nod factor, asymbiotic N2 fixation, ammonia assimilation.        

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Fat metabolism

Saturated and Unsaturated fatty acids, Synthesis of long chain fatty acids; Structure, functions and biosynthesis of lipids, α-oxidation, β-oxidation 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Enzymes

Structure and properties, concept of holoenzyme, apoenzyme, coenzyme and cofactors, regulation of enzyme activity, mechanism of action , Factors affecting enzyme activity ,enzyme kinetics, Michaelis-Menten equation.

 

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Secondary metabolites

Structure and functions of secondary metabolites: Alkaloids and tannins, cardiac glycosides and anthocyanins.

                                   

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Buchanan, BB; Gruissem, W and Jones, RL. 2000. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants. American Society of Plant Physiologists. Maryland, USA
  • Srivastava, HN. 2006. Pradeep’s Botany Vol. V. Pradeep Publications, Jalandhar
  • Voet, D and Voet, J. 1995. Biochemistry (2nd edition). John Wiley & Sons Inc.. New York.
  • Mohr, H and Schopfer, P. 1995. Plant Physiology. Springer- Verlag, Berlin, Germany.
  • Lehninger.2000. Principles of Biochemistry. Wadsworth Publishing Co. California, USA.
  • J.L. Jain. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. S.Chand and Co., New Delhi.

 

References: 
  • Hegde, PH. 2005. Text Book of Biochemistry. Mohit Publications, New Delhi.
  • Lea, P.J. and Leegood, R.C.1999.Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
  • Lesk, AM. 2001. Introduction to Protein Architechture. Oxford University Press, UK
  • Mathews, CK; van Holde, KE and Ahern, KG. 2003. Biochemistry. Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Montgomery, R; Conway, TW and Spector, AA. 1990. Biochemistry: A Case Oriented Approach (5th edition). The CV Mosby Co., Toronto.
  • Murphy and Terence, M. 1998. Plant Biology. Wadsworth Publishing Co., California.
  • Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (6th edition). Wilson, K and Walker, J (eds.). Cambridge University Press
  • Rawn, DJ. Biochemistry. Panima Publishing Co., New Delhi.
  • Sands. 1995. Problems in Plant Physiology. John Murray, London.
  • Thimmaiah, SR. 2004. Standard Methods of Biochemical Analysis. Kalyani Publishers.
  • Trehan, K. 1990. Biochemistry (2 nd edition.). New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi.
  • West, ES; Todd, WR; Mason, HS and Bruggen, JTV. 1974. Textbook of Biochemistry (4th edition). Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Zubay, G.L.; Parson,W.W. and Vance, D.E. Principles of Biochemistry.

Thimmaiah, SR. 2004. Standard Methods of Biochemical Analysis

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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