FCPS Part 1 Biochemistry
Every biochemistry chapter in our FCPS Part 1 textbook, in CPSP syllabus order. Each chapter covers what past papers keep asking and ends with questions from our bank.
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Biomolecules and metabolism
- Carbohydrate metabolismCarbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis, glycogen, HMP shunt
- Lipid metabolismLipid metabolism: fatty acids, ketones, cholesterol, lipoproteins and lipid disorders
- Amino acid metabolismProtein and amino acid metabolism: urea cycle, derivatives and inborn errors
- DNA replication and transcriptionNucleotides, DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutation and DNA repair
- Enzymes and enzyme kineticsEnzymes: kinetics, inhibition, regulation, key enzymes and clinical enzymology
- Oxidative phosphorylationBioenergetics: electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, uncouplers, free radicals
- Haem and porphyriasHaem, porphyrias, haemoglobin, bilirubin and iron metabolism
- Collagen and glycosaminoglycansCollagen, Elastin and Glycosaminoglycans: Structure, Synthesis and Disorders
- Inborn errors of metabolismLysosomal Storage, Glycogen Storage and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Nutrition, vitamins and minerals
- Fat-soluble vitaminsFat-Soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K: Functions, Deficiency and Toxicity
- Water-soluble vitaminsWater-Soluble Vitamins: B Complex and Vitamin C, Coenzymes and Deficiencies
- Minerals and trace elementsMinerals and Trace Elements: Iron, Calcium, Iodine, Zinc, Copper and More
- Nutrition and malnutritionBalanced Diet, Energy Metabolism, Malnutrition (Marasmus, Kwashiorkor) and Obesity
Molecular biology, genetics and lab techniques
- Molecular biology techniquesMolecular and Genetic Lab Techniques: PCR, Blotting, ELISA, Karyotyping and Sequencing
- Cell biologyCell Biology: Membrane, Organelles, Cytoskeleton, Cell Cycle and Apoptosis
- Hormone biochemistryHormone Biochemistry and Signalling: Receptors, Second Messengers and Synthesis