Biochemistry

Sudha M

doi:10.36648/0976-8505.11.2.5

Biochemistry

Sudha M^*

Vivekavardhini College, Kothagudem, Telangana, India

*Corresponding Author:: Sudha M
MSc Organic Chemistry
Vivekavardhini College
Kothagudem, Telangana, India
E-mail: sudhamantri29@gmail.com

Received Date: April 02, 2020; Accepted Date: April 25, 2020; Published Date: April 30, 2020

Citation: Sudha M (2020) Short Communication on Biochemistry. Chem Sin Vol.11.No.2:5. DOI: 10.36648/0976-8505.11.2.5

Copyright: © 2020 Sudha M. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License; which permits unrestricted use; distribution; and reproduction in any medium; provided the original author and source are credited.

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Abstract

Biochemistry, study of the chemical substances and processes that occur in plants, animals, and microorganisms and of the changes they undergo during development and life. It deals with the chemistry of life, and intrinsically it draws on the techniques of analytical, organic, and chemistry, also as those of physiologists concerned with the molecular basis of important processes. All chemical changes within the organism either the degradation of drugs, generally to realize necessary energy, or the build-up of complex molecules necessary for all times processes are collectively termed metabolism. These chemical changes depend upon the action of organic catalysts referred to as enzymes, and enzymes, in turn, depend for his or her existence on the genetic apparatus of the cell. It’s not surprising, therefore, that biochemistry enters into the investigation of chemical changes in disease, drug action, and other aspects of drugs, also as in nutrition, genetics, and agriculture.

Keywords

Organic Chemistry; Enzymes, Nutrition

Introduction

Biochemistry has become the inspiration for understanding all biological processes. It’s provided explanations for the causes of the many diseases in humans, animals, and plants. It can frequently suggest ways by which such diseases could also be treated or cured [1].

Biochemists have an interest, for instance, in mechanisms of brain function, cellular multiplication and differentiation, communication within and between cells and organs, and therefore the chemical bases of inheritance and disease. The biochemist seeks to work out how specific molecules like proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, vitamins, and hormones function in such processes. Particular emphasis is placed on the regulation of chemical reactions in living cells.

Biochemists have long been curious about the chemical composition of the food of animals. All animals require organic material in their diet, additionally to water and minerals. This organic matter must be sufficient in quantity to satisfy the caloric, or energy, requirements of the animals. Within certain limits, carbohydrate, fat, and protein could also be used interchangeably for this purpose. Additionally, however, animals have nutritional requirements for specific organic compounds. Certain essential fatty acids, about ten different amino acids (the so-called essential amino acids), and vitamins are required by many higher animals. The nutritional requirements of varied species are similar but not necessarily identical; thus man and therefore the guinea pig require vitamin C, or vitamin C, whereas the rat does not.

Conclusion

As the broadest of the essential sciences, biochemistry includes many subspecialties like neurochemistry, bioorganic chemistry, clinical biochemistry, physical biochemistry, genetics, biochemical pharmacology, and immunochemistry. Recent advances in these areas have created links among technology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry.