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Biochemical
/bˌaɪəʊkˈɛmɪkəl/
/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməkəɫ/, /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəɫ/
biochemical
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referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms
Example
Biochemical reactions in cells produce energy for cellular processes.
The biochemical composition of DNA determines an organism's genetic makeup.
Biochemical pathways regulate metabolism by converting molecules into energy and building blocks for cells.
Hormones are biochemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes in the body.
Enzymes are biochemical catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.