Biochemistry

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Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals and chemical processes in living organisms. It deals with the structure and function of cellular components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biological compounds.

Macromolecules

Nucleic acid

Protein

For more information, see: Protein.

Carbohydrate

Lipid

Metabolism - approved

Glycolysis

Krebs cycle

For more information, see: Citric acid cycle.

Nobel laureates contributing to Biochemistry