biochemistry

noun

(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry.

(countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.

(countable) The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.

Roots

biosbio- · Greek · life khemeia-chem · Greek · alchemy, chemistry

Synonyms for biochemistry

enzymologyn biophysicsn biologyn microbiologyn physiologyn agrobiologyn pharmacologyn

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