Macromolecules of biological importance. A survey of the physical and chemical properties of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Methods of preparation, chemical synthesis, degradation, and characterization of biomolecules.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 107A-B-C or 109A or 109AH-109B or 109BH-109C or 109CH or W 109C

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Upper division only

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Kalju Kahn
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106 reviews

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CHEM142A . 3 Years Ago

Don't take him, switch to biochem MCDB or take biochem at another UC. Always thinks someone is cheating, too much homework and assigns before midterms. Made us read a article on wikipedia to find the mistake when it wasn't there as a quiz question. Extremely condescending, started off with 44 students and about 16 were. Avoid him at all cost plzz

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CHEMW142A . 3 Years Ago

Get ready to do tons of self- study

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CHEMW142A . 4 Years Ago

Kahn is by far the worst professor Ive ever encountered. 3 quizzes/week on useless material. Intent on throwing students off, last minute updates to assignments, quizzes, exam structure. Abused his power to intimidate students. Hardest class Ive taken for only 3 units. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, THIS PLAGUE OF A HUMAN WILL RUIN YOUR SEMESTER AND BEYOND

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CHEMW142A . 4 Years Ago

It's been a nightmare I wish I could wake up from. If you think about pre-med, DO NOT take his class! If you need biochem for graduation, I recommend taking it at another UC. You will thank me later.

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CHEM142A . 5 Years Ago

Kahn makes you feel dumb. He gives a lot of HW that has almost nothing to do with the course material. Tests are really hard and he gives pop quizzes. Avoid him at all costs.

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CHEM142A . 10 Years Ago

This professor has an encyclopedic knowledge of the subject, and that's good, because this course is intense (of course it is - it's an upper division Biochemistry course taught on a severely compressed schedule). Do the work and participate, and you will get a good grade.

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