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Fundamentals of biochemistry life at the molecular level
Welcome to biochemistry! You are about to become acquainted with one of the
most exciting scientific disciplines. The biotechnology industry, with its roots in
molecular genetics, is one of the most visible manifestations of the explosion of
biochemical knowledge that has occurred during our lifetime. Drug design and
novel approaches such as gene therapy rely on the fundamental knowledge of the
chemistry of biological molecules, particularly proteins. Our most common
diseases (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) have pleiotropic multifaceted
physiological effects that are best understood in terms of biochemistry. You will
soon discover that biochemistry’s impact on our lives cannot be over-emphasized.
We are excited to bring you an ever-expanding understanding of this magnificent
subject!
Learning biochemistry is not easy but it can be fun! Most students discover
that biochemistry is a synthetic science, merging knowledge of general chemistry,
organic chemistry, and biology. Hence, a more mature and creative kind of
thinking is required to gain a deep understanding of biochemistry. In addition to a
solid foundation in chemistry and biology, you will need to recognize and
assimilate some general principles from other disciplines within biology, including
physiology, genetics, and cell biology. In this respect, biochemistry is not all that
different from nonscientific pursuits that require some degree of “lateral thinking”
across disciplines.
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