BIOCHEMISTRY IN NURSING
INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY 1. What is biochemistry? Biochemistry derives its name from bio= life, chemistry= study of chemicals. So, simply biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. In other words, Biochemistry is the science in which chemistry is applied to the study of living organisms and the atoms and molecules that comprise living organisms. 2. Who gave the term biochemistry? The term Biochemistry (bios=life) was first coined by a German chemist, Carl Neuberg, in 1903. 3. What are biomolecules? Biomolecules, also called biological molecules, are substances that are produced by cells and living organisms, which include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, etc. 1. Explain the importance of biochemistry in Health/ Nursing. Clinical biochemistry is very important in nursing because it helps in understanding, diagnosing, and moni...