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What is biochemistry?
What is biochemistry?
- The study of celestial bodies
- The study of rocks and minerals
- The study of weather patterns
- The chemistry of living organisms (correct)
What did Wohler achieve in 1828 that pushed biochemistry forward?
What did Wohler achieve in 1828 that pushed biochemistry forward?
- Development of a new biological classification system
- Total synthesis of urea from lead cyanate and ammonia (correct)
- Discovery of a new element
- Invention of a new laboratory apparatus
What did the 19th century witness in the development of biology?
What did the 19th century witness in the development of biology?
- Study of photosynthesis, theory of natural selection, discovery of vitamins
- Cell theory, study of inheritance, theory of evolution (correct)
- Invention of the microscope, discovery of electricity, theory of continental drift
- Theory of relativity, discovery of DNA, atomic theory
What does biochemistry bridge the gap between?
What does biochemistry bridge the gap between?
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What are living organisms basically made up of?
What are living organisms basically made up of?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Biochemistry
- Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms
Breakthrough in 1828
- Friedrich Wöhler achieved the synthesis of urea in 1828, which marked a significant milestone in the development of biochemistry
- This discovery refuted the long-held belief that organic compounds could only be obtained from living organisms
19th Century Advancements in Biology
- The 19th century witnessed significant advancements in the development of biology, paving the way for the emergence of biochemistry as a distinct field of study
Interdisciplinary Nature of Biochemistry
- Biochemistry bridges the gap between biology and chemistry, exploring the chemical processes that underlie biological phenomena
Composition of Living Organisms
- Living organisms are basically made up of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
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