Biochemistry is defined as the organic chemistry of compounds and process occurring in organisms. The science of biochemistry can not be defined without the incorporation of genetics, biology, chemistry and molecular biology. Biochemistry uses the application of chemistry to observe the biological functions at the cellular and molecular level. However, each of these are subdivisions of biochemistry including biology, chemistry and molecular biology, can stand independently. Biochemistry focuses on the study of molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, which are all contributors to life of organisms and have structural roles, much like biology. Proteins and nucleic acids contribute to the makeup of genetic DNA which we have learned in molecular biology. This biochemical process can be observed using molecular biology which allows recognition of distinct genetic sequencing and patterns using the fundamentals of chemistry. All in all biochemistry describes the life processes of organisms . Its foundation is based up the chemistry from which atoms of oxygen and hydrogen create molecules and macromolecules, studied by molecular biology; to the biological studies of organelles and their functions within a cell which make up the tissues and organs of the body system. All divisions of biochemistry differ in the role they play, yet are all dependant on each other to come together and create a living organism.
Campbell, Mary and Farrell, Shawn. Biochemistry, 6th ed. California: Belmont. 2008.
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