SYLLABUS

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY (PART-I)

Introduction to biochemistry

Brief chemistry and role of proteins, polypeptides and amino acids,
classification, Qualitative tests, Biological value, Deficiency diseases.

Carbohydrates

Brief chemistry and role of carbohydrates, classification, qualitative tests, Diseases
related to carbohydrate metabolism.

Lipids

Brief chemistry and role of lipids, classification and qualitative tests. Diseases related to lipids
metabolism

Vitamins

Brief chemistry and role of vitamins and coenzymes. Role of minerals and water in life
processes.