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What is biochemistry?
The study of biochemical reactions and processes occurring in living cells of organisms.
Who introduced the term biochemistry?
Clinical biochemistry evolved as an autonomous field in the 1940s.
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Biochemistry emerged in the late 18th and early 19th century, with significant developments in the ____ century.
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What are the major components involved in metabolism of biomolecules?
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What does medical biochemistry primarily deal with?
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Match the following scientists with their contributions:
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Biochemical research has no impact on nutrition and preventive medicine.
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What is the role of biochemical constituents in human health?
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Study Notes
Importance of Clinical Biochemistry
- Involves sample collection and processing in clinical chemistry laboratories.
- Liver function tests assess liver health and function.
- Kidney function tests evaluate renal performance and detect diseases.
- Blood glucose tests are crucial for diagnosing diabetes.
- Lipid profiles measure cholesterol and triglyceride levels for cardiovascular risk.
- Uric acid levels indicate potential metabolic disorders.
Importance of Clinical Microbiology
- Focuses on proper sample collection and processing in microbiology settings.
- Sample culture techniques help grow and analyze microbial organisms.
- Bacteria and fungi isolation and identification are essential for diagnosing infections.
- Antimicrobial sensitivity tests determine effective treatments for infections.
Biochemistry Overview
- Involves hundreds of biochemical reactions and processes at the subcellular level.
- A branch of life science studying biochemical reactions and processes in living organisms.
- Medical biochemistry focuses on biochemical aspects of health and diseases.
- Clinical biochemistry addresses clinical diseases and pathological conditions in humans.
- Provides essential support for diagnosis, therapy, and research in medicine.
Historical Developments in Biochemistry
- Emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- Term "Biochemistry" first coined by German chemist Carl Neuberg in 1903.
- Became an autonomous field in the 1940s with contributions from notable scientists:
- Berzilus (Enzymes and Catalysis)
- Edward Buchner (Enzyme Extraction)
- Louis Pasteur (Fermentation Process)
- Banting and Macleod (Insulin research)
- Fiske and Subbarow (Role of ATP)
Study of Biomolecules
- Examines the chemistry, structures, occurrences, and functions of biomolecules in the human body.
- Determining biomolecule action through isolation and structural analysis to better understand biochemical processes.
- Investigates disease mechanisms, including inborn errors of metabolism and oncogenes in cancer.
Syllabus of Biochemistry
- Focuses on biochemical constituents of the human body and their interactions to maintain health, growth, and reproduction.
- Covers the study of cellular biochemical constituents and the role of dietary nutrients in maintaining health.
Metabolism of Biomolecules
- Encompasses stages: ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, uptake, and assimilation of food.
- Involves catabolic and anabolic pathways that convert energy-rich biomolecules into ATP for various body activities.
- Biomolecules are biosynthesized to perform essential functions, working cooperatively to maintain normal health.
- Carbohydrates serve as primary energy sources for metabolic processes.
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Explore the vital roles of clinical biochemistry and microbiology, including sample collection and processing, liver and kidney function tests, as well as microbial identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing. This quiz will test your understanding of essential laboratory practices and diagnostic techniques in these fields.
