biochemistry

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biochemistry Science of the chemistry of life. It attempts to use the methods and concepts of organic and physical chemistry to investigate living matter and systems. Biochemists study the structure and properties of all the constituents of living matter (such as fats, proteins, enzymes, hormones, vitamins, dna, cells, membranes, and organs) together with the complex reactions and pathways of these in metabolism. Biochemistry is an essential part of medical and agricultural research.

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