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Who is considered the father of biochemistry?
Who is considered the father of biochemistry?
- Carl Neuberg (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Linus Pauling
- Robert Hooke
What is the study of life processes at the molecular level?
What is the study of life processes at the molecular level?
- Biochemistry (correct)
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Which branch of biochemistry focuses on the chemical processes within cells?
Which branch of biochemistry focuses on the chemical processes within cells?
- Structural biochemistry
- Immunology
- Bio-organic Chemistry
- Cellular biochemistry (correct)
Which scientist is associated with the term 'bio-organic chemistry'?
Which scientist is associated with the term 'bio-organic chemistry'?
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What does biochemistry combine to study the chemical structure of living organisms?
What does biochemistry combine to study the chemical structure of living organisms?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry Overview
- The father of biochemistry is Fritz Lipmann.
Definition and Scope
- Biochemistry is the study of life processes at the molecular level.
Branches of Biochemistry
- Cellular biochemistry is the branch that focuses on the chemical processes within cells.
Bio-Organic Chemistry
- The term 'bio-organic chemistry' is associated with scientist Vladimir Prelog.
Interdisciplinary Approach
- Biochemistry combines biology and chemistry to study the chemical structure of living organisms.
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Test your knowledge with this introductory quiz on biochemistry! Learn about the chemical compounds and processes that occur in living organisms, and discover the contributions of Carl Neuberg, the father of biochemistry.
