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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
AGRI2088Y(3)
60
60
6

Description
Structure and functions of cells and organelles; Biomolecules: Polysaccharides biological membranes; Proteins, amino acids; Enzymes, mechanism of actions and kinetics; Nucleic acids and protein synthesis. Thermodynamics, Energy metabolism: Respiration and ATP synthesis. Photosynthesis. Application of biotechnology. Cell and tissue culture. Genetic improvement of crop. Managing plant and animal diseases: Molecular methods of pathogen diagnosis, characterisation and monitoring. Transgenic animals. Animal embryo transfer and associated techniques. Cloning. Vaccine development. Legislative framework.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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