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What is biochemistry?
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
Biochemistry may be divided into three fields: structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism.
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
Biochemistry focuses on understanding the chemical basis which allows biological molecules to give rise to the processes that occur within living cells and between cells.
What are some examples of biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?
Biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
What does much of biochemistry deal with in terms of the cell's chemistry?
Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, bonding, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules, as well as the reactions of small molecules and ions within the cell.
Test your knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts in biochemistry with this quiz. Explore the chemical processes within living organisms and the sub-disciplines of structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism.
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