biochemistry

== English == === Etymology === From bio- +‎ chemistry. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ === Noun === biochemistry (countable and uncountable, plural biochemistries) (uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry. Alternative form: biochem (informal clipping) (countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism. (countable) The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== physiology