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Biology 3660A/B
PLANT METABOLISM
Plants are photoautotrophs and biosynthesize all of their metabolites using CO2, water, micronutrients and sunlight. This course surveys the major metabolic pathways of plants, including primary (C, N, S and P assimilation, amino acid and nucleotide biosynthesis) and secondary (alkaloids, phenolics, terpeniods) metabolism, with emphasis on enzyme and pathway regulation.
Prerequisite(s):Biology 2601A/B or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: BIOLOGY
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