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Introduction To Biochemistry

This document introduces biochemistry and its relationship to other fields of science. It defines biochemistry as the science of the chemical constituents of living cells and the reactions they undergo. Biochemistry aims to describe and explain all chemical processes in living cells on a molecular level. It is an important field that helps understand health and disease through studying the structure and function of biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Biochemistry is connected to other disciplines like genetics, nutrition, physiology and pathology. The document also outlines the main branches of chemistry that are related to biochemistry, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry itself.

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Introduction To Biochemistry

This document introduces biochemistry and its relationship to other fields of science. It defines biochemistry as the science of the chemical constituents of living cells and the reactions they undergo. Biochemistry aims to describe and explain all chemical processes in living cells on a molecular level. It is an important field that helps understand health and disease through studying the structure and function of biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Biochemistry is connected to other disciplines like genetics, nutrition, physiology and pathology. The document also outlines the main branches of chemistry that are related to biochemistry, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry itself.

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CHAPTER 2

Introduction to
Biochemistry
Objectives
At the end of this chapter, the learner
will:

1. Elaborate chemistry and its


branches as a science of matter
and their applications.
2. Discuss the definition, scope and
significance of Biochemistry.
Biochemistry
DEFINITION
 It came from the Greek word “bios” which
means life.
 The science of the chemical constituents of
living cells and of the reactions and processes
they undergo.
 It is the Science of the chemical basis of life
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
DEFINITION

It encompasses cell biology,


molecular biology, and molecular
genetics
Biochemistry
Aim

 To describe and explain, in molecular terms,


all chemical processes of living cells.
 Biochemists, isolate the numerous molecules
found in cells, determine their structures, and
analyze how they function.
Biochemistry
Aim

 Example of method used in biochemical


laboratories is the separation and purification of
molecules
Biochemistry
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
 Life depends on biochemical reactions
and processes
 It helps in understanding and
maintenance of health
 It gives effective treatment and
understanding of diseases
Biochemistry
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
 The practice of medicine will have a
rational basis or grounded by knowledge
of biochemistry
Biochemistry
MICROBIOLOGY, ZOOLOGY,
PHYSIOLOGY AND BOTANY

GENETICS IMMUNOLOGY

NUTRITION
BIOCHEMISTRY PLAYS AN
IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE
FOLLOWING FIELDS/SCIENCES
PREVENTIVE PHARMACOLOGY
MEDECINE
PATHOLOGY
Biochemistry
MICROBIOLOGY, ZOOLOGY,
PHYSIOLOGY AND BOTANY

GENETICS IMMUNOLOGY

NUTRITION
BIOCHEMISTRY PLAYS AN
IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE
FOLLOWING FIELDS/SCIENCES
PREVENTIVE PHARMACOLOGY
MEDECINE
PATHOLOGY
Biochemistry
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Organic Chemistry

Studies chemical compounds that contain


the element carbon and carbon-hydrogen
bonds (C-H).
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Organic Chemistry

Seeks to understand the structure,


properties, and the kind of reactions such
compounds undergo
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Organic Chemistry
Examples of Organic Compounds:
Proteins
Carbohydrates,
Nucleic Acid
Lipids
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Inorganic Chemistry

Studies the reactions and properties of all


chemical compounds that do not have
the C-H bonds
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Inorganic Chemistry

Compounds include minerals found in


the earth's crust and non-living
matter.
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Inorganic Chemistry
Examples of Inorganic Compounds:
Salt
Ammonia
Alcohol
Water
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
Physical Chemistry
Studies the physical properties of chemical
compounds using laws and concepts of physics,
such as motion, energy, force, thermodynamics,
quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and
dynamics.
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
Analytical Chemistry
It deals with the separation,
identification and quantification of
chemical substances (analytes) in a
given sample.
Biochemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
Biochemistry
Studies the structure, composition, and
chemical reactions of chemical components
of living systems such as microorganisms,
and mammals to understand how and why
chemical reactions occur in them.
References
Bender, D., Botham, K., Kennelly, P., Rodwell,
V., & Weil, A. (2016). Harper’s Illustrated
Biochemistry (30th Ed.). 2 Penn Plaza, New
York 10121: McGraw-Hill Education.
Chemistry LibreText (2019). The Scope of
Chemistry. Retrieved August 18, 2020, from
shorturl.at/cnISW.
Thoughtco. (2019). The 5 Main Branches of
Chemistry. Retrieved August 18, 2020, from
shorturl.at/oxAT9.

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