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Definition:

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

Key Concepts:

Macromolecules:

Carbohydrates: Energy storage and structural components.

Proteins: Enzymatic activity and structural roles.

Lipids: Membrane structure and energy reserves.

Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA for genetic information storage and transfer.

Enzyme Activity:

Catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions.

Factors affecting enzyme activity: pH, temperature, substrate concentration.

Metabolism:
Catabolism: Breakdown of molecules to release energy.

Anabolism: Synthesis of complex molecules using energy.

Cellular Respiration:

Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

ATP production and energy transfer.

Photosynthesis:

Light-dependent and light-independent reactions.

Conversion of light energy into chemical energy.

Applications:

Drug design

Nutritional science

Metabolic engineering

Conclusion:
Biochemistry provides insights into the molecular basis of life processes, essential for advances in
medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.

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