This course is an introduction to the basic biochemical and chemical activities in the cell and examines the structure and function of fundamental chemicals of living organisms: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, inorganic ions and water. Topics include: fundamental chemicals of living organisms; monomers and chemicals bonds; carbohydrates - disaccharides and polysaccharides; lipids - the role of lipids in organisms; proteins - dipeptides and polypeptides; quaternary structure; inorganic ions- roles of calcium and iron; pH; colloids; water; enzymes-role, protein nature, mode of action and substrate, properties, denaturation and inhibition.