biochemistry
[bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree]
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Origin of biochemistry
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Contemporary Examples of biochemistry
On leaving the Navy, Shulgin returned to Berkeley, where he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
Historical Examples of biochemistry
But, as I've said, with no false modesty, I'm no slouch in my field of biochemistry.
RevengeArthur Porges
"You know what you can do with your physiology and biochemistry," Bowman said succinctly.
Contamination CrewAlan Edward Nourse
Biochemistry came into being and, with Liebig as foster-parent, grew into modern Physiology.
Manure spreaders and tree sprayers, reflective of advances in biochemistry, also survived.
From odorless garlic to tofu smelling of pork chops, everything is within the possibility of biochemistry.
The Civilization of IlliteracyMihai Nadin
biochemistry
- the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
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biochemistry
(bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē)- The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms.
- The chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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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.
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The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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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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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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