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biochemistrythe branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbaɪoʊˈkemɪstri/

Example Sentences

  • My friend switched from cooking to biochemistry because he wanted to understand the 'recipe' of life itself.
  • Biochemistry helps us understand why some people can eat anything without gaining weight.
  • The biochemistry of emotions explains why chocolate makes us feel better.

biochemistry

NOUN

[/ˌbaɪoʊˈkemɪstri/]

the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms
💡 Concept

the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

Biochemistry reveals nature's symmetry through chemistry!
🎵 Rhyme

Biochemistry reveals nature's symmetry through chemistry!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌbaɪoʊˈkemɪstri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌbaɪəʊˈkemɪstri/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbio--
Rootchemistry

🎵Rhyme

chemistrysymmetrygeometry
chemistry
symmetry
geometry

🔗Collocations

study biochemistry
biochemistry major
biochemistry laboratory
molecular biochemistry
biochemistry research
clinical biochemistry

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My friend switched from cooking to biochemistry because he wanted to understand the 'recipe' of life itself.

😄 Fun example

Biochemistry helps us understand why some people can eat anything without gaining weight.

The biochemistry of emotions explains why chocolate makes us feel better.

Understanding biochemistry is essential for developing new medicines and treatments.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

biological chemistrymolecular biologychemical biology

Related

biologychemistrygeneticspharmacologyphysiologymetabolism

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