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The Chemical Foundations of Life: Understanding Biochemistry and Life Processes

This chapter delves into the essential principles of chemistry that underpin biological processes. It explains how life relies on the precise balance of chemicals in the cytoplasm, introduces biochemistry as a field, and highlights the role of biochemists in exploring life processes. Their research leads to new insights and the development of medications and treatments. The chapter also defines key concepts such as matter, elements, and compounds, emphasizing their importance in the study of life.

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The Chemical Foundations of Life: Understanding Biochemistry and Life Processes

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  1. Chapter 2 The Chemical Basis of Life

  2. Basic principles of chemistry that relate to the life process

  3. Basic understanding: • Life depends on a balance of the appropriate chemicals in the cytoplasm • Biochemistry • Biochemists - probe life processes to gain new understandings of the body – new meds., TMT, etc

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  5. Elements/compounds: • Matter – general term – anything that has mass or occupies space • Elements – pure – basic – cannot be broken down into two or more substances (02) • Compound – can be broken down into

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