10 Interesting Fact About Biochemistry

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• Biochemistry is the study of the relationship between biological molecules and life processes.
• DNA, RNA, and Protein are examples of biological molecules studied in Biochemistry.
• Enzymes are proteins that function to accelerate chemical reactions in the body.
• Cholesterol is a fat molecule found in the blood and can cause health problems if too high.
• Glucose is a simple sugar which is the main source of energy for cells in the body.
• Vitamins are organic molecules needed by the body in small amounts to maintain health.
• Amino acids are blocks of protein buildings and there are about 20 different types of amino acids.
• Metabolism is a chemical process in the body used to break down food into energy and body building materials.
• Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight infections and diseases.
• Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin which functions to transport oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.