Science is Science, or is it?

If you are one of those people who are naturally curious, then you'll probably find yourself fascinated by science at one point in your life. Why wouldn't you be? The intricate mechanisms that make up our body resemble something of the imagination. For instance, every hour over 1 billion cells in the body regenerate - without us being conscious of it! Amazed yet? Below are some of the most important branches of science that have helped us come to understand how living organisms are able to function and survive.


Biology is an umbrella term for a lot of subjects, but in plain terms it is referred to the study of living organisms and the details that support their existence such as their (structure, function, growth, and reproduction etc.).  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biology)

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There are many branches of biology including Molecular Biology. This subject mainly focuses on understanding the many communications that occur on a cellular level. This includes the interactions between DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis - how these processes are maintained, regulated and interrupted. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_biology)

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Another branch made popular by the late Gregor Mendel in the mid-19th century, is the study of Genetics which describes the molecular makeup and function of genes and their role in cellular and organism development. Since every living organism has genes, we are able to study the patterns of inheritance from parent to offspring, the distribution and expression of gene(s), and how genetic material varies in populations over time. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetics)

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Living things are all made up of the same matter and molecules. The study of Biology would not be complete without knowing about chemistry and its integral role in the study of living organisms. Chemistry is the study of matter, more specifically, the composition, structure, and properties of chemicals and their reactions. These reactions involve atoms on the periodic table of elements and the different bonds that can be formed between atoms. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry)

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Finally, after talking about both biology and chemistry, we get to what this blog is truly about: Biochemistry!

Biochemistry is what governs all organisms and living processes. It describes the structures and functions of all basic cellular organic compounds (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids). Mainly it focuses on the metabolic and enzyme-catalyzed processes of these organic compounds and how they contribute to a living organisms physiology. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochemistry)