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Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a branch of science that deals with the structure, composition, and metabolism of biomolecules found in different living organisms.

  • Biochemistry is also termed ‘biological chemistry’ as it deals with the chemistry of life that utilizes techniques from analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry.
  • Metabolic processes in living beings are composed of catabolic and anabolic processes. Both of these processes involve metabolic reactions involving biochemical compounds.
  • Biochemistry is also used in techniques that help to understand the interactions, metabolism, and functions of biomolecules.
  • Important biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acid, vitamins, etc. are essential structural and physiological components of living organisms.
  • The study of the biochemical composition of living beings is important as it helps to understand the molecular mechanisms of various biochemical phenomena like respiration, photosynthesis, fermentation, etc.
  • The findings of these studies, in turn, can be applied in industries, nutrition, medicine, and agriculture for different purposes.
  • The rate of biochemical reactions, enzymes, and the concentration of substrates and products give essential information about the organism.
  • Biochemical reactions form the basis of biochemical testing that is used for the identification and differentiation of microorganisms into different groups.
  • Results of studies involving different biochemical tests can be applied for the production of pharmaceutical products that selectively inhibit certain metabolic processes.
  • Techniques in biochemistry have been increasingly combined with techniques from other fields like agriculture, genetic, molecular biology, and biophysics.
  • Biochemistry also allows the understanding of nutritional requirements for different living organisms.
  • Biochemical compounds have been increasingly used even for the diagnosis of different diseases like diabetes.
  • The determination of the genetic composition of living beings is also a part of biochemistry which helps in genetic studies and diagnosis of genetic diseases.
  • Biochemical analysis of different biomolecules assists in the study relating to the origin and evolution of living beings.
  • An understanding of different biochemical processes helps to understand the complexity of different groups of living beings and their relationship with one another.

Lipids: Properties, Structure, Classification, Types, Functions

November 19, 2023November 16, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota
Lipids and Fatty Acids

Lipids are a group of diverse macromolecules consisting of fatty acids and their derivatives that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Properties of Lipids 1. Hydrolysis of … Read more

Proteins: Properties, Structure, Types, Functions

November 19, 2023November 13, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota
Amino acids and Proteins

Proteins are macromolecules made up of monomers called amino acids. Amino acids are the building block of all proteins. The general formula for an amino acid is: COOH-CH-NH2|R What are … Read more

Starch: Structure, Composition, Properties, Uses, Types

November 10, 2023 by Prativa Shrestha
Structure of Starch

Starch, a polysaccharide, is a biodegradable natural carbohydrate that acts as an energy store in plants and serves the plant as a reserve food supply. It is a staple carbohydrate … Read more

Enzymes: Structure, Types, Mechanism, Functions

November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota
Enzymes

An enzyme is a protein biomolecule that acts as a biocatalyst by regulating the rate of various metabolic reactions without itself being altered in the process. 1. Intracellular enzymes 2. … Read more

Membrane Carbohydrates: Types, Structure, Functions

November 6, 2023 by Sagar Aryal
Membrane Carbohydrate Structure

Membrane Carbohydrate Types Carbohydrate groups are present only on the outer surface of the plasma membrane and are attached to proteins, forming glycoproteins, or lipids, forming glycolipids. Glycoproteins Glycolipids Proteoglycans Membrane Carbohydrate … Read more

DNA Replication: Enzymes, Mechanism, Steps, Applications

November 7, 2023November 2, 2023 by Rajat Thapa
DNA Replication

DNA replication is the process of producing two identical copies of DNA from one original DNA molecule. Mechanism of DNA Replication Summary: DNA replication takes place in three major steps. … Read more

Types of Protein Structure with Diagrams

October 29, 2023 by Sanju Tamang
Types of Protein Structure

Proteins are complex biological molecules composed of amino acids. They are polypeptide structures made up of long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins are one of the most abundant organic … Read more

Pentose Sugar: Classification, Structural Forms, Uses

October 28, 2023 by Sanju Tamang
Pentose Sugar

Carbohydrates are one of the most important biomolecules essential for various cellular processes. These organic compounds are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Based on their structure, they … Read more

Glycogenesis: Location, Steps, Enzymes, Regulation, Uses

October 28, 2023October 27, 2023 by Nidhi Dewangan
Glycogenesis

In order to maintain glucose homeostasis and guarantee a consistent source of energy, living creatures, including humans, engage in the biological process of glycogenesis. It entails the creation of glycogen, … Read more

Glycogenolysis: Location, Steps, Enzymes, Regulation, Uses

October 29, 2023October 26, 2023 by Nidhi Dewangan
Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of complex carbohydrate glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate, which may then be changed into glucose-6-phosphate and enter the glycolytic pathway to make ATP. When someone is fasting or … Read more

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