biochemistry

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism.
  2. Noun.  (countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.
  3. Noun.  (countable) The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.

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