Meaning
biochemistry
- the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within living organisms
- the chemical characteristics of a particular living organism or process
In a sentence
Mio fratello frequenta un corso universitario di biochimica avanzata.
My brother is attending an advanced university course in biochemistry.
La biochimica spiega come le cellule producono energia.
Biochemistry explains how cells produce energy.
Ha superato l'esame di biochimica con il massimo dei voti.
She passed her biochemistry exam with top marks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| biochimica | feminine · singular |
| biochimiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be the feminine form of the adjective 'biochimico'.
- Always stressed on the antepenultimate syllable: bio-CHÌ-mi-ca.