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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia - Biochemistry
Biochemistry the chemistry of life, a bridge between biology and chemistry that studies how complex chemical reactions give rise to life....
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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia Ii - Biochemistry - Nucleic Acids
A nucleic acid is a complex, high-molecular-weight biochemical macromolecule composed of nucleotide chains that convey genetic informatio...
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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia Ii - Biochemistry - Carbohydrates
The function of carbohydrates includes energy storage and providing structure. Sugars are carbohydrates, although there are carbohydrates...
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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia Ii - Biochemistry - Development Of Biochemistry
Originally, it was generally believed that life was not subject to the laws of science the way nonlife was. It was thought that only livi...
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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia Ii - Biochemistry - Lipids
The term lipid comprises a diverse range of molecules and to some extent is a catchall for relatively water-insoluble or nonpolar compoun...
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Biochemistry: Encyclopedia Ii - Biochemistry - Proteins
Like carbohydrates, some proteins perform largely structural roles. For instance, movements of the proteins actin and myosin ultimately a...
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