Biochemistry - Plants

Overview

Learn Plant Biochemistry with outstanding experienced tutors. Our Problem-Based Approach for learning makes the learning experience practical and applied, helping you to understand, absorb and retain your new knowledge. 

Lessons cover: Biochemical substances and terms, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, metabolism, the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, acidity and alkalinity, nutrition, hormones, chemical analysis and biochemical applications in industry.

Aims of the Biochemistry - Plants course from Warnborough College

• Identify characteristics of common chemical compounds important in plant biochemistry.

• Explain the characteristics of major biochemical groups including; carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.

• Explain the characteristics of chemicals which control biological processes, including enzymes and hormones.

• Identify the role of nitrogen in plant biological processes, including the nitrogen cycle.

• Identify the role of photosynthesis in biological systems.

• Explain the role of respiration in plants.

• Explain characteristics of assimilation and transpiration in plants.

• Explain the effect of acidity and alkalinity on biochemical systems.

• Develop simple chemical analysis skills relevant to testing plants and soils.

• Identify applications and uses for biochemical processes and products.