biochemistry

/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪstri/
noun
  1. The scientific study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
    • She decided to major in biochemistry to understand how cells work.
    • The university has a new laboratory dedicated to biochemistry research.
    • Biochemistry helps explain how enzymes speed up reactions in the body.
  2. The chemical processes and substances that occur in a particular living organism or group of organisms.
    • Changes in the biochemistry of the brain can affect mood and memory.
    • The biochemistry of plants is different from that of animals.
    • Scientists studied the biochemistry of the bacteria to find a new antibiotic.
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