biochemistry
Noun
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The chemistry of living organisms; the chemistry of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of, life.
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After chronic use, neurons adapt to the change in biochemistry, resulting in a change in pre- and postsynaptic receptor density and second messenger function.
Atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent bonds such as hydrogen bonds or ionic bonds are generally not considered single molecules. citation Molecules as components of matter are common in organic substances (and therefore biochemistry).
Bachelor's degree programs in toxicology cover the chemical makeup of toxins and their effects on biochemistry, physiology and ecology.
Biochemical mechanism Diagram illustrating the two-step biochemistry of splicing Spliceosomal splicing and self-splicing involve a two-step biochemical process.
Because of his altered biochemistry, Rogers' body begins to deteriorate, and for a time he must wear a powered exoskeleton and is eventually placed again in suspended animation.
An endocrinologist needs extensive knowledge of clinical chemistry and biochemistry to understand the uses and limitations of the investigations.