Chemistry, which has its origin in the ancient art of alchemy, is the study of matter. Chemists study:
- The structure and properties of the elements of the periodic table
- How elements combine with one another to form molecules
- The elemental composition and molecular structure of different materials
- The rates and manners in which molecules combine and react with one another
Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the molecular level. Biochemists study:
- Cell development, growth, heredity, and disease
- Analyse enzymes, DNA, and other biomolecules
- Study the effects of drugs and food on biological processes
- Elucidate how a biomolecules structure influence its function
Leave a Reply