Introduction to biochemistry. Brief chemistry and role of proteins, polypeptides and amino acids, classification, Qualitative tests, Biological value, Deficiency diseases. Carbohydrates: Brief chemistry and role of carbohydrates, classification, qualitative tests, Diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism.

Brief chemistry and role of lipids, classification and qualitative tests. Diseases related to lipids metabolism.

Brief chemistry and role of vitamins and coenzymes. Role of minerals and water in life processes.

Brief concept of enzymatic action. factors affecting it.

Introduction to pathology of blood and urine. Lymphocytes and platelets, their role in health and disease. Erythrocytes-Abnormal cells and their significance. Abnormal constituents of urine and their significance in diseases.