NATIONAL Open University of NigeriaCourse developed by O. A. SaliuCourse Edited by A. T. Oladiji2025-09-152025-09-152024https://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/EHS%20207.pdfhttps://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/EHS%20207.pdfhttps://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2208This book is a comprehensive guide that introduces students to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. The book is structured into four modules and fifteen units, covering a broad range of topics from the basic building blocks of life to complex metabolic processes.• Introduction to general biochemistry. • Definition of biochemistry. • Cell structure, cell components and their functions. • Biochemistry of the plasma membrane. • Water, acids, bases, buffer and macromolecules. • Water, acids, bases and buffer. • Chemistry of carbohydrates. • Chemistry of amino acids and protein. • Chemistry of lipids. • Chemistry of nucleic acids. • Metabolism of biomolecules. • Metabolism of carbohydrates. • Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. • Metabolism of proteins. • Metabolism of lipids. • micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and detoxification • Water soluble vitamins. • Trace elements. • DetoxificationenBook