DEFINITION: The study of decomposition and synthesis.

DECOMPOSTION: Break down of the food is known as decomposition.

           SYNTHESIS

1.       Proteins

2.       Carbohydrates

3.       Lipids

4.       Fatty acids




                                           

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·         Bio chemistry also called biliogical chemistry.

·         Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interaction of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids.

·         The chemistry of the cell also depends on the reactions of smaller molecules and ions.