Biochemistry

Biochemistry

The scientific study of the chemistry of living matter.

Contributors in Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Component of the cell walls of many rhodophytes and kelps. Alginates have an affinity for water, and so help to slow dessication when the algae are exposed to the air; they are commercially important ...

amino acid

Biology; Biochemistry

Unit molecule from which proteins are constructed by polymerization.

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Biology; Biochemistry

A relatively stable, high energy molecule used to fuel chemical reactions within cells.

biochemistry

Biology; Biochemistry

The study of those molecules used and manufactured by living things. It is the scientific study of chemical compounds.

calcite

Biology; Biochemistry

A common crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate, CaCO3, that is the basic constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk. Also called calcspar.

calcium carbonate

Biology; Biochemistry

A white compound, CaCO3, that occurs naturally as marble, chalk, limestone, and calcite. It is used by many marine invertebrates, such as corals and echinoderms, and by protists, such as ...