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biochemical

 

[ baɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific context

Biochemical refers to the branch of science that deals with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. This term encompasses the study of molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. It is integral to understanding biological functions and processes at a molecular level.

Synonyms

biological, chemical, physiological

Examples of usage

  • Biochemical pathways are crucial for metabolism.
  • She conducts biochemical research on enzymes.
  • The biochemical analysis revealed the presence of toxins.
  • His thesis focused on biochemical signaling mechanisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "biochemical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bioquímico

🇮🇳 जैव रासायनिक

🇩🇪 biochemisch

🇮🇩 biokimia

🇺🇦 біохімічний

🇵🇱 biofizyczny

🇯🇵 生化学的

🇫🇷 biochimique

🇪🇸 bioquímico

🇹🇷 biyokimyasal

🇰🇷 생화학적

🇸🇦 كيميائي حيوي

🇨🇿 biochemický

🇸🇰 biochemický

🇨🇳 生物化学的

🇸🇮 biokemijski

🇮🇸 lífefnafræðilegur

🇰🇿 биохимиялық

🇬🇪 ბიოქიმიური

🇦🇿 biokimyəvi

🇲🇽 bioquímico

Etymology

The term 'biochemical' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'bio-', from the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life', with 'chemical', derived from the word 'chemistry'. The prefix 'bio-' emphasizes the biological aspect of chemistry as it relates to living organisms. The evolution of biochemistry as a distinct scientific discipline began in the 20th century, particularly following developments in molecular biology and genetics. This marked a shift in focus toward understanding the molecular underpinnings of life processes, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in areas such as metabolism, enzymology, and genetic expression. Today, biochemistry is a fundamental field within the life sciences, often intersecting with medicine, nutrition, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

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