Comparative biochemistry is the study of similarities and differences in the biochemical processes and molecules of different organisms, often to understand evolutionary relationships and adaptations. By comparing the biochemical compositions and functions of various species, scientists can gain insights into how organisms have evolved over time and adapted to different environments.
Clinical biochemistry is a branch of medical science that focuses on the analysis of body fluids to diagnose and monitor diseases. It involves the study of chemical processes and reactions within the body to understand how they can be used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of various medical conditions.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms, while applied biochemistry applies this knowledge to practical purposes such as biotechnology, medicine, and food science. Applied biochemistry focuses on using the principles of biochemistry to solve real-world problems and develop new technologies.
Biochemistry is fundamental to understanding how life works.
Analytical Biochemistry as a field emerged in the early 20th century with the development of techniques for separating and quantifying biological molecules. In 1957, the first Journal of Analytical Biochemistry was published, solidifying the field's identity and importance in biological research.
Klaus Urich has written: 'Comparative animal biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry, Comparative Physiology, Physiology, Comparative
An example of evidence of evolution based on comparative biochemistry is the presence of homologous proteins across different species that share similar sequences and structures, indicating a common evolutionary ancestor. By comparing the amino acid sequences of these proteins, scientists can trace the genetic relationships between different organisms and uncover their evolutionary history.
Marcel Florkin has written: 'Comparative biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry, Comparative Physiology, Physiology, Comparative 'Mollusca' 'Biochemical evolution' 'Sang (mars 1937-mars 1938)' -- subject(s): Blood, Bibliography 'Aspects of the origin of life' -- subject(s): Origin, Biochemistry, Life, Congresses, Biogenesis 'Carbohydrate metabolism' -- subject(s): Carbohydrates, Metabolism 'A history of the identification of the sources of free energy in organisms' -- subject(s): Energy metabolism, Research, History 'Morphogenesis, differentiation and development' -- subject(s): Morphogenesis, Embryology, Metamorphosis 'Chemical zoology' -- subject(s): Biochemistry, Reptiles, Biological chemistry, Amphibia, Birds, Amphibians
An example of comparative biochemistry is the study of hemoglobin in different species. Researchers compare the structure and function of hemoglobin in humans, dogs, and birds to understand how variations in amino acid sequences affect oxygen binding and transport. This analysis can reveal evolutionary relationships and adaptations to different environments, such as high altitudes or aquatic habitats. Such comparative studies help elucidate the biochemical mechanisms underlying physiological differences among species.
T. W. Goodwin has written: 'British Biochemistry (Biochemical Society Symposia)' 'Chemistry and biochemistry of plant pigments' -- subject(s): Botanical chemistry, Plant pigments 'History of the Biochemical Society 1911' 'The biochemistry of the carotenoids' -- subject(s): Carotenoids 'Carotenoids' -- subject(s): Carotenoids 'The comparative biochemistry of the carotenoids' 'The biosynthesis of vitamins and related compounds' -- subject(s): Biosynthesis, Synthesis, Vitamins
Biology has about 29 branches which deals with the study of both plants and animals. Some of these branches are comparative anatomy, morphology, ecology, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Clinical biochemistry is a branch of medical science that focuses on the analysis of body fluids to diagnose and monitor diseases. It involves the study of chemical processes and reactions within the body to understand how they can be used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of various medical conditions.
Donald Voet has written: 'Biochemistry 1993 Supplement' '(WCS)Biochemistry 3rd Edition with Powerpoints for University of South Florida' 'Fundamentals of biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry, Textbooks, Biochimie 'Biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry 'Solutions manual to accompany Biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry, Problems, exercises 'Take note!' -- subject(s): Biochemistry
Biochemistry is a chapter of chemistry; biochemistry is the chemistry of living organisms.
(of an adjective or adverb) expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g., braver; more fiercely).
Biochemistry in Tagalog is "biokimika."
S. P. Datta has written: 'Aids to biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry 'Biochemistry' -- subject(s): Biochemistry