BIOCHEMISTRY โ COMPLETE
STUDY FILE
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## 1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry is the branch of science that studies the **chemical substances and
processes occurring in living organisms**.
### Importance of Biochemistry
* Helps understand metabolism
* Basis of medicine and biotechnology
* Explains diseases at molecular level
* Used in genetics, pharmacology, nutrition
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## 2. BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES
### 2.1 Carbohydrates
Organic compounds made of **C, H, O** with the general formula **(CHโO)n**
#### Classification
1. **Monosaccharides** โ Glucose, Fructose
2. **Disaccharides** โ Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose
