biochemistry

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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Wikipedia

[edit] Etymology

bio(logical) + chemistry

[edit] Noun

biochemistry (uncountable)

1. the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism
2. the chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

[edit] Related terms

• biochemical
• organic chemistry

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