INTRODUCTION
| Site: | Newgate University Minna - Elearning Platform |
| Course: | General and Medical Biochemistry I |
| Book: | INTRODUCTION |
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| Date: | Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:46 AM |
Description
Biochemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, which combines the principles of biology and chemistry. It forms the foundation for advancements in medicine, Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Environmental science.
AREAS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
i. Structural Biochemistry ii. Metabolism iii. Enzymology iv. Molecular Biology v. Bioenergetics
1. Medicine: Disease diagnosis, drug development, and gene therapy.
2. Agriculture: Crop improvement, pest resistance, and soil health.
3. Biotechnology: Industrial processes, synthetic biology, and biofuels.
4. Food Industry: Nutritional biochemistry and food safety.
5. Environmental Science: Bioremediation and climate change research.
OTHER AREAS
1. Omics Technologies: Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics.
2. Systems Biology: Modeling biological systems.
3. Nanobiotechnology: Nanoscale tools for medicine.
4. Personalized Medicine: Tailored treatments based on genetics.