BBT303 Biochemistry Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BBT303 Biochemistry (also written as KBT303) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Biodegradation of amino acids, Metabolism of Nucleotides. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BBT303 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BBT303 / KBT303 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Biochemistry |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BBT303 Biochemistry Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Water - Structure, unusual properties, non-covalent interactions, role in biological processes. Ionization of Water, pH scale, Weak Acids, and Weak Bases. Buffers and buffering mechanism, Henderson Hasselbalch equation. Buffering against pH Changes in Biological Systems: Phosphate buffer, Bicarbonate buffer, Protein buffer, Amino acid Buffer & Hemoglobin Buffer System.
Unit 2
Carbohydrates – classification, structure and functions of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Ring structure and mutarotation, stereo isomers and structural isomers. Metabolism – Glycolysis & oxidation of Pyruvate, TCA cycle, Gluconeogenesis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Oxidative phosphorylation, Disorder/ diseases of carbohydrate metabolism.
Unit 3
Fats and lipids – Classification, structure and function: Simple, Compound & Derived lipids, Essential fatty acids. Fatty acid synthesis, origin of acetyl-Co A for fat synthesis, Elongation & desaturation of Fatty Acids. Activation & transport of fatty acid from cytosol to mitochondria for oxidation. Oxidation of palmitic acid by β – oxidation and ATP generation. Disorder/ diseases of lipid metabolism.
Unit 4: Biodegradation of amino acids
Amino acids and proteins - Classification & structure of amino acids. Essential amino acids. Peptide bond formation, Ramachandran plot, Primary, secondary, tertiary & quaternary structure of proteins. Overview of biosynthesis of amino acids from intermediates of glycolysis, Citric Acid Cycle & pentose phosphate pathway. Biodegradation of amino acids: Transdeamination. Urea Cycle. Disorder/ diseases of amino acids metabolism.
Unit 5: Metabolism of Nucleotides
Purines and pyrimidines – Structure and properties. Metabolism of Nucleotides: Purines & Pyrimidines synthesis : de Novo & salvage pathway, Conversion of nucleoside monophosphates to nucleoside triphosphates, Formation of deoxyribonucleotides. Catabolism & salvage of Purine and Pyrimidine nucleotides. Disorder of purines and pyrimidines metabolism.
BBT303 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able to
- CO 1 Understand the concept of biomolecules and their role in biological systems. K2
- K3
- CO 2 Apply the concepts of carbohydrates, other biopolymers, and their role in biochemical K4
- pathways. K3
- K4, K5
- CO 3 Distinguish the knowledge of fats , lipids and its role in metabolism 3-0-0
- Proposed
- CO 4 Apply the concept of protein structure, classification, bond formation and biosynthesis Lecture
- of amino acids
- CO 5 Analyze and evaluate concept of biomolecules including purines and pyrimidines and
- their role in metabolism.
BBT303 Reference Books
- Biochemistry: Stryer, W. H. Freeman
- Biochemistry: Voet and Voet, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. USA
- Biochemistry: Zubey, WCB.
- Biochemistry: Garrett and Grisham, Harcourt.
- Biochemistry: Satyanaryan& Chakrapani
Frequently Asked Questions about BBT303
What is the syllabus of BBT303 Biochemistry?
The AKTU BBT303 Biochemistry syllabus is divided into 5 units: Biodegradation of amino acids; Metabolism of Nucleotides. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BBT303?
BBT303 Biochemistry has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BBT303 the same subject as KBT303?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BBT303 and KBT303 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BBT303 taught in?
BBT303 Biochemistry is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BBT303 worth?
BBT303 Biochemistry carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BBT303 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BBT303?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Biotechnology Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Biotechnology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.