Definitions for biochemistry
ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ə stribio·chem·ist·ry

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1. biochemistrynoun

   the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry

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1. biochemistrynoun

   The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

   I want to study biochemistry.

2. biochemistrynoun

   The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

   The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct.

3. biochemistrynoun

   The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition

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1. Biochemistry

   Biochemistry or biological chemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. A sub-discipline of both chemistry and biology, biochemistry may be divided into three fields: structural biology, enzymology and metabolism. Over the last decades of the 20th century, biochemistry has become successful at explaining living processes through these three disciplines. Almost all areas of the life sciences are being uncovered and developed through biochemical methodology and research. Biochemistry focuses on understanding the chemical basis which allows biological molecules to give rise to the processes that occur within living cells and between cells, in turn relating greatly to the understanding of tissues and organs, as well as organism structure and function. Biochemistry is closely related to molecular biology, which is the study of the molecular mechanisms of biological phenomena.Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, bonding, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. They provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. The chemistry of the cell also depends upon the reactions of small molecules and ions. These can be inorganic (for example, water and metal ions) or organic (for example, the amino acids, which are used to synthesize proteins). The mechanisms used by cells to harness energy from their environment via chemical reactions are known as metabolism. The findings of biochemistry are applied primarily in medicine, nutrition and agriculture. In medicine, biochemists investigate the causes and cures of diseases. Nutrition studies how to maintain health and wellness and also the effects of nutritional deficiencies. In agriculture, biochemists investigate soil and fertilizers. Improving crop cultivation, crop storage, and pest control are also goals. Biochemistry is extremely important since it helps individuals learn about complicated topics such as prions.

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1. biochemistry

   Biochemistry is a branch of science that explores the chemical processes and substances within living organisms. It combines principles of both biology and chemistry to understand and explain how the chemical reactions, molecular structures, enzymatic processes, metabolic activities and the role of DNA in growth and heredity function in a living cell. It forms the basis for understanding all biological processes.

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1. Biochemistrynoun

   the chemistry of living organisms; the chemistry of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of, life

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1. Biochemistry

   Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within, and relating to, living organisms. By controlling information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the complexity of life. Over the last 40 years biochemistry has become so successful at explaining living processes that now almost all areas of the life sciences from botany to medicine are engaged in biochemical research. Today the main focus of pure biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells, which in turn relates greatly to the study and understanding of whole organisms. Biochemistry is closely related to molecular biology, the study of the molecular mechanisms by which genetic information encoded in DNA is able to result in the processes of life. Depending on the exact definition of the terms used, molecular biology can be thought of as a branch of biochemistry, or biochemistry as a tool with which to investigate and study molecular biology. Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. The chemistry of the cell also depends on the reactions of smaller molecules and ions. These can be inorganic, for example water and metal ions, or organic, for example the amino acids which are used to synthesise proteins. The mechanisms by which cells harness energy from their environment via chemical reactions are known as metabolism.

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1. Biochemistry

   The study of the composition, chemical structures, and chemical reactions of living things.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of biochemistry in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of biochemistry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of biochemistry in a Sentence

1. Professor Lattanzio:

   If we discover life with radically different biochemistry to that found on Earth, then that would rule out panspermia, nothing I have told you is compelling evidence for panspermia. But there are some odd coincidences that we should consider.

2. Aloo Denish:

   At the intersection of biology and chemistry, biochemistry reveals the invisible threads that weave together the fabric of existence. ~ Aloo Denish

3. Aloo Denish:

   Biochemistry illuminates the invisible pathways of life, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of the complex web of molecular interactions that shape our existence. ~Aloo Denish

4. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Biochemistry is the language of life spoken in the smallest of parts yet felt in the grandest of forms.

5. Aloo Denish:

   The language of biochemistry speaks volumes, deciphering the molecular code that underlies the complexity of living organisms. ~ Aloo Denish

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=biochemistry
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Biochemistry
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochemistry
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemistry
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=biochemistry
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
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