Biochemistry
(noun)
- The branch of science that deals with the chemical processes and substances that occur in living organisms.
- The study of the chemical compounds and processes that occur in living organisms, including the study of DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Origin:
The word biochemistry was first used in 1903 by carl neuberg, a german biochemist. it is a combination of the words "bio" meaning life and "chemistry" meaning the study of chemical processes. .
Examples:
- I am going to study biochemistry in college.
- He has a degree in biochemistry and is now working in a laboratory.
- The study of biochemistry is essential to understanding how living organisms function.
- The biochemistry of photosynthesis has been studied for centuries.
- Biochemistry is the foundation of modern medicine.