Lipid Metabolism
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Hormones and Regulation
Nitrogenous Compounds and Proteins
Energy Metabolism
Additional Topics
Biochemistry from Scratch: course overview
Free online biochemistry course for medical students: 47 video lessons with study notes. The course covers metabolism: carbohydrates, energy metabolism, lipids, nitrogenous compounds, hormones.
Topics are linked to clinical practice: jaundice to heme catabolism, gout to purine metabolism, statins to cholesterol synthesis. This way, reactions are memorized not as a list, but through what happens in the patient.
What's in the course
- Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis and Cori cycle, glycogen metabolism
- Energy metabolism: Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation
- Lipid metabolism: beta-oxidation of fatty acids, cholesterol metabolism, ketone bodies, TAG and phospholipid synthesis
- Nitrogen metabolism: ornithine cycle, bilirubin and types of jaundice, purine metabolism and gout
- Hormones: insulin, catecholamines, RAAS
How to study biochemistry: start with glycolysis and the Krebs cycle — everything else relies on them. Before the hormone block, watch the lesson «how to study hormones»: it provides a framework for breaking down any hormone.
Frequently asked questions
Can you learn biochemistry from scratch with this course?
The course is designed for beginners: reactions are explained step-by-step, with substrates and enzymes. For the exam, you will also need practice — tests and problem-solving.
How does the free course differ from the subject on the platform?
The free course includes videos and study notes. The «Biochemistry» subject package includes a fill-in-the-blank workbook, topic-based tests and practice tools, and an AI tutor with unlimited questions.
Is registration required?
No, lessons and summaries are open. Registration is required to track completed lessons and continue from any device.
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