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biochemical

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: adjective
  • Definition: relating to the chemistry of living things. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and processes occurring in living organisms.
  • Example:
    1. Mutations in genes can cause disease through biochemical dysfunction.

    Enzymatic activity allows proteins to catalyse biochemical reactions.
  • Related Word: biochemistry (noun)


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