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Biochemistry
Biochemistry vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes that occur within living organisms. |
| Element | A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic. |
| Compound | A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture. |
| Organic compounds | In chemistry, an organic compound is generally any chemical compound that contains carbon. |
| Inorganic compounds | A compound that does not contain hydrocarbon groups. |
| Carbohydrates | Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for cell activities. |
| Lipids | Lipids include fats and oils. |
| Proteins | Many different kinds of structures in living things are composed of proteins. |
| Enzymes | A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. |
| Nucleic acids | a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain. |
| Hydrolysis | He chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water. |
| Synthesis | The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. |
| pH | pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration, a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. |
| Atom | The basic unit of a chemical element. |
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Lisbeth Almonte