5BICH001W Nitrogen Metabolism 2024 students

Course Overview

• Course Identifier: 5BICH001W

• Subject: Metabolic Biochemistry

• Institution: University of Leading the Way Westminster

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the nitrogen cycle.

• Identify different sources of amino acids.

• Understand amino acid synthesis.

• Understand transport of amino acids.

Nitrogen Cycle and Fixation

• Dependence on Organisms:

  • Humans rely on other organisms to convert atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into usable forms.

  • Atmospheric nitrogen is largely inert due to the strong triple bond.

• Fixation Process:

  • Nitrogen must be