Biochemistry

1. About Career

Do you want to be a scientist? Do you like biology and chemistry subjects? Would you like to integrate these two options for your career? If yes, you should be a Biochemist.

Biochemistry is the branch of science that examines the chemical processes within living organisms. It is a research field that integrates the principles of biology and chemistry.

Biochemists can understand and solve biological problems by making use of chemical knowledge and techniques. It focuses on what is going on within our cells, researching components such as proteins, lipids and organelles. Biochemistry also plays a part in examining chemical changes in disease, drug activity, and other therapeutic factors, as well as diet, genetics, and agriculture.

Example: Biochemists are tackling one of the most critical issues of our world, environmental degradation.

Some examples of the research underway are:

• Improvements in the efficiency of photosynthesis to increase crop yields,


• Bioremediation of contaminated soils,


• The discovery of new feedstocks and chemistry for biofuel production.

2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Biochemistry

• • Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms. Biochemists focus heavily on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. The study of the chemistry behind biological processes and the synthesis of biologically active molecules are examples of biochemistry.

  • A biochemist studies the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes, such as growth, ageing, and death.

  • Researches methods of transferring characteristics, such as resistance to disease, from one organism to other.

  • Examine chemical aspects of the formation of antibodies, and researches chemistry of cells and blood corpuscles.

  • A biochemist develops and executes tests to detect disease, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.

  • Develops and tests new drugs and medications used for commercial distribution.

  • Design and build the laboratory equipment needed for individual research projects.

  • Analyzes foods to determine nutritional value and effects of cooking, canning, and processing on this value.

  • Cleans purifies, refines, and otherwise prepares pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.

  • A biochemist also prepares reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.

  • Develops methods to process, store, and use food, drugs, and chemical compounds.

  • Isolates, analyzes, and identifies hormones, vitamins, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determines their effects on body functions.

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3. Key Skills Required for Biochemistry

• • Research analysis

  • Biochemistry

  • Molecular biology

  • Biotechnology

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4. Salary and Demand for Biochemistry

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  Demand is High for Biochemistry.

  
  


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  Salary levels are Medium for Biochemistry. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.

  
  


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  Fees levels of the course is Medium. To pursue this course student need to spend 3 to 4 Lakhs.

  
  


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  Level of preparation for Biochemistry is Medium. Students spend 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Biochemistry.

  
  
  
   

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