biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

1. the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
2. the chemistry of living matter.

biochemistry

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

biochemistry

/ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /

1. The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.

biochemistry

1. The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule ) found in living systems.

Derived Forms

• ˌbioˈchemically, adverb
• ˌbioˈchemist, noun
• ˌbioˈchemical, adjective

Other Words From

• bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective noun
• bi·o·chem·ic adjective
• bi·o·chem·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biochemistry¹

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

Example Sentences

“The breadth of vector research has something for everyone whether you are an entomologist that likes bugs, taxonomy and systematics, ecology, disease epidemiology, protein biochemistry and bioinformatics, genomics or field studies. The more we learn about hemophages, the more we realize how intricate they are. You must admire them for their complexity. Even if they turn out to be living nightmares.”

From Salon

“Your genetics actually plays a role in this increased risk of developing future heart attacks and stroke,” said James Hilser, a Keck doctoral candidate in biochemistry and molecular medicine who helped write the paper.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane Perry said her son Owen was excited to start his biochemistry degree and move from their family home in Norwich - but now he is "disappointed and upset".

From BBC

For the current study, Shirani analyzed tumor tissue samples from FLC patients using mass spectrometry, biochemistry, and immunofluorescence to quantify the level of the protein in patients' tumor tissue.

From Science Daily

Karlseder and colleagues collaborated closely with experts at Oxford Nanopore Technologies to combine aspects of their long-read sequencing technique with novel biochemistry and bioinformatics approaches.

From Science Daily