670 Biochemistry Biochemistry, the chemistry of life is a delicate balance of anabolism, or synthesis, and catabolism, or degradation. This web-based software gives the user an introduction to the basic concepts of biochemistry and biology. Some familiarity with biochemistry is essential for understanding microbial metabolism and biological processes. Major classes of biochemicals are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Others are enzymes, nucleic acids, and the like.
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