biochemistry
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.
Example
“My aunt has a degree in biochemistry.”
Other meanings
The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.
“The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct.”
The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.
“Our study compared the biochemistries of epilepsy and Parkinson's.”
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