Introduction-to-Biochemistry.pdf

Biochemistry  Biochemistry Cell Molecular Biology Molecular Genetics Biology Biochemistry Molecular terms Chemical Processes of Living Cells  Pathology Physiology Toxicology Biochemistry I...

Biochemistry  Biochemistry Cell Molecular Biology Molecular Genetics Biology Biochemistry Molecular terms Chemical Processes of Living Cells  Pathology Physiology Toxicology Biochemistry Is Pharmacology Zoology and Essential to All and Pharmacy Life Sciences Botany Genetics Microbiology Immunology  Relationship between Biochemistry & Medicine Mineralization (e.g. Myopathy Bone Calcification) Medicine NORMAL BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES Basis HEALTH “Complete physical, mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” -WHO-  NORMAL BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES Basis optimal dietary intake of a number of chemicals HEALTH Nutrition Diseases ❖ Vitamins ❖ Minerals ❖ Amino acids ❖ Fatty acid ❖ Water  NORMAL BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES Basis optimal dietary intake of a number of chemicals HEALTH Nutrition Diseases ❖ Vitamins ❖ Minerals ❖ Amino acids ❖ Fatty acid ❖ Water Human Genome Project  Summary Biochemistry is the science concerned with studying the various molecules that occur in living cells and organisms and with their chemical reactions. Because life depends on biochemical reactions, biochemistry has become the basic language of all biologic sciences. Biochemistry is concerned with the entire spectrum of life forms, from relatively simple viruses and bacteria to complex human beings. Biochemistry and medicine are intimately related. Health depends on a harmonious balance of biochemical reactions occurring in the body, and disease reflects abnormalities in biomolecules, biochemical reactions, or biochemical processes.  Advances in biochemical knowledge have illuminated many areas of medicine. Conversely, the study of diseases has often revealed previously unsuspected aspects of biochemistry. The judicious use of various biochemical laboratory tests is integral to diagnosis and treatment monitoring. A sound knowledge of biochemistry and other related basic disciplines is essential for rational practice in Biological and Health sciences. Thank you…