Biomolecules and the cell: Major complex biomolecules of cell and cell organelles-Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell Carbohydrates Chemical structure, function- Classification- Monosaccharides- DisaccharidesPolysaccharides-Homopolysaccahrides-Heteropolysaccharudes-Glycoproteins

Proteins: Amino acids- Classification- Structure of proteins- Determination of protein structureProperties of proteins- Denaturation- Classification of proteins- Antigen, Antibody- Types, Plasma proteins- Blood clotting. Lipids: Chemical structure, functions, Classification-fatty acids Triacylglycerols, Phospholipids, glycoproteins, Lipoproteins- Steroids - Amphipathic lipids.

Nucleic acids: Purines and pyrimidine- Structure of DNA – Watson & Crick model of DNA - Structure of RNA – Types of RNA Enzymes: Definition – Nomenclature – Classification – Factors affecting enzyme activity – Active site – Coenzyme – Enzyme Inhibition – Mechanism of enzyme action – Units of enzyme – Isoeznzymes – Enzyme pattern in diseases.

Vitamins & Minerals: Fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K) – Water soluble vitamins – B-complex vitamins- principal elements(Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Chlorine and sulphur)- Trace elements – Calorific value of foods – Basal metabolic rate(BMR) – respiratory quotient(RQ) Specific dynamic action(SDA) – Balanced diet – Marasmus – Kwashiorkar

Hormones: Classification – Mechanism of action – Hypothalamic hormones – Pitutary – Anterior, posterior – Thyroid – Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla – Gonadal hormones – Menstrual cycle – GI hormones Acids and bases: Definition, pH, Henderson – Hasselbalch equation, Buffers, Indicators, Normality, Molarity, Molality, fluid and electrolyte balance.