This course will explore the role of the chemical elements other than “the big six” (C, H, O, N, P, S) in living systems, with a focus on metal cations. The topic includes geochemistry and early life, regulation and uptake of metallic elements, structure-function relationships in metalloproteins.
Exclusion:
CHM333H, CHM437H
Recommended Preparation:
Breadth Requirements:
Natural Sciences
Note:
Students are cautioned that CHMD71H3 is not offered in the same academic year as CHMD69H3.