Chemical and conformational properties of proteins and relationships to their function including regulation of enzyme activity. Chemical and physical structure of DNA and RNA relevant to biological function. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2BB3, 2OB3, 2OD3; or a grade of at least B+ in CHEM 2E03; or CHEM 2E03 and registration in a Chemical Engineering program. Completion of at least Grade 12 Biology is strongly recommended. Antirequisite(s): BIOCHEM 2B03, 2BB3 Not open to students registered in an Honours Biochemistry program or to students with credit or registration in ISCI 2A18.