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    Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University

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    This document provides information about an introductory biochemistry and biotechnology course. It includes details about the instructor, Dr. Ishrat Jabeen, the course number and title, and guidelines for classroom behavior. Additionally, it defines biochemistry and biotechnology, discusses key areas and applications of biochemistry, and provides examples of biotechnology research projects in Bangladesh. The document aims to introduce students to the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology.

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    Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology,

    North South University


    Spring 2020

    Ishrat Jabeen, Ph.D. (Monash University)


    Office: SAC811
    E-mail: [email protected]

    1
    BIO201

    Introduction to
    Biochemistry & Biotechnology

    Lecture 1

    2
    How to behave inside the classroom

    • Think positively
    • Enter the classroom silently and gently (without making unnecessary noises)
    • Swipe your NSU ID card for the attendance
    • Go directly to take the seat, Sit down and begin your work right away, NO
    CAMERA OR MOBILE Phone WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION
    • Keep your hands to yourself and do not disturb others
    • Do the work that is assigned to you rather than doodling around the class
    • Listen quietly and carefully to your teacher. If you listen attentively to the
    lesson, you might even laugh and realize it could be fun!!
    • Show respect to the teachers, classmates, other people and property.

    3
    Join me now to study
    Biochemistry

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpBAmzQ_pUE

    4
    What is Biochemistry?
    • Biochemistry is the chemistry of life.

    • Biochemistry is the explanation of biology at the


    molecular level using chemical and physical
    properties.

    • Basic principles of biochemistry are common to


    all living organisms.

    5
    https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-
    54294074b8c90415f011e65f5a23f887-c

    Other major elements include phosphorus, sulfur.


    60-65% of our body is water.
    6
    How does Biochemistry affect your life

    • Medicine

    • Agriculture

    • Industrial applications

    • Environmental applications

    7
    Principal Areas of Biochemistry

    • Structure & Function of Biological Macromolecules:


    Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, Lipids

    • Metabolism: Catabolic & Anabolic Reactions

    • Molecular Genetics: Replication of Life and


    Regulations of Protein Synthesis

    8
    What is Biotechnology?

    Biotechnology: Bio means living and technology is


    the application of science to achieve industrial or
    commercial objectives.

    So, Biotechnology is the use of living materials for


    an industrial or commercial objective.

    9
    A Biotech Lab

    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-biotechnology-technician-do.htm

    10
    Jute Genome Project

    Whole Genome Sequencing of jute by Bangladeshi Scientists


    led by late Maqsudul Alam open up the way for manipulation
    of jute DNA by genetic engineering not only to protect it
    from diseases but also to improve jute quality.

    11
    Developing salinity tolerant
    rice variety in Bangladesh

    http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/salinity-tolerant-rice-shows-promise-
    141355

    A particular pea gene -- helicase -- was infused into four high


    yielding rice varieties (HYVs) that helped rice plants to have
    higher salt tolerance and higher yield potential. 12
    What can one do with a major in
    Biochemistry and Biotechnology or Microbiology?
    -Biological scientists study living organisms and their
    relationship to the environment. They perform research to
    gain a better understanding of fundamental life processes
    and apply that understanding to develop new products or
    processes.

    -Research can be broken down into two categories: basic


    and applied. Basic research is conducted without any
    intended aim; the goal is simply to expand human
    knowledge.

    https://www.mnstate.edu/biosciences/careersinbiochemistryandbiotechnologyemphasis.aspx
    13
    Applied research is directed towards solving a particular
    problem.

    -Most biological scientists specialize in one area of


    biology, such as zoology (the study of animals) or
    microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms).

    14
    Lets have fun

    1. Biochemistry is the chemistry of


    a. Cell phone b. Life c. Guardians of the galaxy

    2. Humans have oxygen of


    a. 100% b. 64% c. 0%

    3. Biotechnology is the use of


    a. Living materials b. Plastic materials 3. Aluminium
    materials

    15
     “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, 
    don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers
    along the way.”
    —Walter Hagen

    16

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