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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Williams_School/Chemistry_I/01%3A_Essential_Ideas_of_Chemistry/1.01%3A_Studying_ChemistryAn understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances un...An understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances undergo. It is essential for understanding much of the natural world and central to many other scientific disciplines, including astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and medicine.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Analytical_Chemistry/Instrumental_Analysis_(LibreTexts)/00%3A_Front_Matter/About_the_AuthorDavid Harvey, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at DePauw University, is the recipient of the 2016 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry J. The national award recognizes a s...David Harvey, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at DePauw University, is the recipient of the 2016 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry J. The national award recognizes a scientist who has enhanced the professional development of analytical chemistry students, developed and published innovative experiments, designed and improved equipment or teaching labs and published influential textbooks or significant articles on teaching analytical chemistry.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Chemistry/1.04%3A_Areas_of_ChemistryThis page outlines the five main disciplines of modern chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, and Biochemistry. It explains that Physical chemistry investigates both macroscopic and micr...This page outlines the five main disciplines of modern chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, and Biochemistry. It explains that Physical chemistry investigates both macroscopic and microscopic properties, while Organic chemistry centers on carbon compounds. Inorganic chemistry focuses on non-carbon compounds, Analytical chemistry studies matter composition, and Biochemistry explores chemical processes in living organisms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/26%3A_Biochemistry/26.03%3A_PolysaccharidesThis page discusses the preparation of serious runners for marathons in hot temperatures through carbo-loading to maximize glycogen storage. It explains polysaccharides, including starch (energy stora...This page discusses the preparation of serious runners for marathons in hot temperatures through carbo-loading to maximize glycogen storage. It explains polysaccharides, including starch (energy storage in plants), glycogen (energy in animals), and cellulose (structural component of plants). Starch, found in foods like corn and potatoes, is comprised of glucose and can be broken down for energy, while cellulose is largely indigestible but crucial in various plant materials.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/California_Polytechnic_State_University_San_Luis_Obispo/Survey_of_Biochemistry_and_Biotechnology/01%3A_Chemical_and_Biological_Foundations/1.01%3A_Biological_Foundations/1.1.01%3A_Properties_of_lifeFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Map%3A_Chemistry_-_The_Central_Science_(Brown_et_al.)/24%3A_Chemistry_of_Life-_Organic_and_Biological_Chemistry/24.08%3A_Introduction_to_BiochemistryBiochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling inform...Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the incredible complexity of life.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/26%3A_Biochemistry/26.04%3A_Amino_AcidsThis page discusses the growing trend of athletes using amino acid supplements to boost performance, indicating that these products mainly profit manufacturers. It emphasizes that a balanced diet is m...This page discusses the growing trend of athletes using amino acid supplements to boost performance, indicating that these products mainly profit manufacturers. It emphasizes that a balanced diet is more beneficial for users. The page also covers the characteristics of amino acids, which are essential compounds in living organisms, highlighting the 20 biologically relevant amino acids and their representation in abbreviated forms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/National_Yang_Ming_Chiao_Tung_University/Chemistry_2/06%3A_Organic_and_Biological_Chemistry_Brown/6.07%3A_Introduction_to_BiochemistryBiochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling inform...Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the incredible complexity of life.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Map%3A_Chemistry_-_The_Central_Science_(Brown_et_al.)/01%3A_Introduction_-_Matter_and_Measurement/1.01%3A_Studying_ChemistryAn understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances un...An understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances undergo. It is essential for understanding much of the natural world and central to many other scientific disciplines, including astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and medicine.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Lansing_Community_College/LCC%3A_Chem_151_-_General_Chemistry_I/Text/01%3A_Introduction_-_Matter_and_Measurement/1.1%3A_The_Study_of_ChemistryAn understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances un...An understanding of chemistry is essential for understanding much of the natural world and is central to many other disciplines. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances undergo. It is essential for understanding much of the natural world and central to many other scientific disciplines, including astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and medicine.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Western_Washington_University/Biophysical_Chemistry_(Smirnov_and_McCarty)/01%3A_Biochemical_Thermodynamics/1.06%3A_The_Gibbs_and_Helmholtz_EnergyIn this chapter we introduce two additional state properties: the Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy. These additional variables are useful for allowing us to determine the direction of spontaneous...In this chapter we introduce two additional state properties: the Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy. These additional variables are useful for allowing us to determine the direction of spontaneous change without having to directly calculate the change in entropy of the universe from the second law. The Gibbs energy has particular importance in biochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics of mixtures and phase separations.
