The role of enzymes in biochemistry and fundamental biochemical concepts form the foundation of life processes, exploring how living organisms function at a molecular level.
Key points:
- Biochemistry examines the chemical composition and reactions within living organisms, focusing on essential elements like Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Hydrogen
- Understanding chemical reactions in living organisms involves studying compounds, bonds, and enzyme catalysis
- Water serves as a universal solvent with unique properties crucial for biochemical processes
- Biomolecules including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids in biochemical processes are fundamental building blocks
- Enzyme catalysis significantly reduces activation energy in biochemical reactions
