The past knowledge I have obtained from general chemistry, biology and nutrition have all provided a connection to biochemistry. Chemistry is the science of matter which deals with the composition of substances. Chemistry looks at individual elements and molecular reactions in respect to their properties. Biochemistry looks at the bigger picture, in relation to the molecular reactions occurring, or the chemistry, and its effects on the biological make up of organisms.
Biology is the study of living organisms, along with their structure, function, origin and evolution. Organisms are broken up into different domains. The main focuses of biochemistry revolves around such living organisms, prokaryote's and eukaryote's. These two domains differ in comparison of organelles, which provide certain function to the cell. All cells contain DNA. The DNA that makes up a cell is referred to as the genome composed of genes.
Nutrition is the process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth. In nutrition it was learned that the body needs an approximate amount of various nutrients to function properly. Vitamins are the key to regulation in a living organism. A lack of, can result in metabolic dysfunction and off set equilibrium. Biochemistry has connected the nutritional education of dietary need, which was learned in nutrition, and the chemical function they play within the body's cells. For example, the calcium potassium pump in relation to muscle contraction and relaxation. All in all, my past knowledge in many different areas of science correlate and connect with my new and present knowledge in biochemistry.
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