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biochemistry
/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /
noun
- the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
biochemistry
/ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /
- The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.
biochemistry
- The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule ) found in living systems.
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Derived Forms
- ˌbioˈchemically, adverb
- ˌbioˈchemical, adjective
- ˌbioˈchemist, noun
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Other Words From
- bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective noun
- bi·o·chem·ic adjective
- bi·o·chem·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of biochemistry1
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Example Sentences
On leaving the Navy, Shulgin returned to Berkeley, where he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
We evolved from a common ancestor, and inherited much of the same biochemistry—along with its weaknesses.
They often tell a story about my uncle Isam, a talented biochemistry professor at a prominent Egyptian university.
Several calves were born, and seemed to be doing well; the biochemistry of Tanith and Khepera were safely alike.
Biochemistry came into being and, with Liebig as foster-parent, grew into modern Physiology.
Completing work on his Master's in biochemistry at Cambridge when the Spanish show started.
It didn't bother me, because there wasn't a student in my three classes who knew any more biochemistry than a baboon.
Besides, the appended lab notes will easily convince a few key men in biochemistry; and they'll confirm me.
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