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biochemistry
/ ˌɪəʊˈɛɪٰɪ /
noun
the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
biochemistry
The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.
biochemistry
The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.
Other 51Թ Forms
- biochemical adjective
- biochemic adjective
- biochemist noun
- ˌˈ adverb
- ˌˈ noun
- ˌˈ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of biochemistry1
Example Sentences
As doctors were beginning to prescribe these drugs to patients in the 1960s, two views on brain biochemistry came together to offer new models for depression.
On top of that, Hu, a biochemistry major, is studying for final exams next week.
Research on the ISS has shown that the biochemistry of astronauts' bodies changes during long duration space missions: their hormone balance and iron levels alter, and they we lose calcium from their bones.
"In this research, we used genetic, biochemistry and medical questionnaire data on more than 500,000 individuals making it one of the biggest studies reported on the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy."
“Your genetics actually plays a role in this increased risk of developing future heart attacks and stroke,” said James Hilser, a Keck doctoral candidate in biochemistry and molecular medicine who helped write the paper.
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