Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes of living systems and the molecular basis for changes that occur in living cells. As significant overlap in bio and chem processes have emerged over the last 50 years, biochemistry has developed into a field distinct from chemistry and biology, still grounded in fundamental concepts from these fields. It encompasses medical, agricultural, and environmental issues, making it an attractive area of study for students. It focuses on the structures and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules, energy acquisition and use in cells and organisms, communication within and between cells, and regulation of these processes.