Biochemistry Flashcards
What is Biochemistry?
Is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level.
Mention de GOAL of Biochemistry: 🏆
Explain all life processes in molecular detail.
What do the biochemists do?
They want to determine how specific molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones function in such processes.
Mention the 3 sciences that are combined with Biochemistry:
- Chemistry
- Physiology
- Biology
Who and what is “Organic chemists”?
The 1° biochemists actually were “organic chemists” who specialized in the chemistry of compunds from living organisms.
Universidad en la que hay carrera de Bioquímica:
IPN (Instituto Politécnico Nacional)
Synonymous of “Biochemistry”:
- Physiological chemistry
- Chemical of life
In the time line I add one invent
What was the most actual invent of Biochemistry?
Miniature Iawn mower for cancer cells
Carolyn Bertozzi won the Nobel prize in Chemistry, he invented (como un mini cortacesped de celulas cancerosas)
BIOCHEMISTRY AND EVOLUTION
Biochemistry has extended our knowledge of ____ that was acquired originally through the disciplines of comparative anatomy, population genetics and paleontology.
Complete the phrase:
Evolution 🌀
All living organisms are similar at the molecular level? ⩬
Yes