biochemical
/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur in living organisms.
- Biochemical reactions in the body help convert food into energy.
- The doctor ordered a biochemical analysis of the patient's blood to check for vitamin deficiencies.
- Scientists study the biochemical pathways that allow plants to perform photosynthesis.
Synonyms
noun
- A chemical substance that is produced by or involved in a biological process.
- Enzymes are important biochemicals that speed up reactions in the body.
- Many medicines are made from natural biochemicals found in plants.
- The lab tests measured the levels of various biochemicals in the soil sample.