BIOCHEMISTRY

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within the human body. The control of information flow through biochemical signalings and chemical energy through cellular metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the source of energy in life.

It comprises the detailed study of the cellular components. For example, amino acids, lipids and glucose.

DNA model

Watson and Crick's DNA model

Human DNA

DNA structure showing double helix

Basic amino acid structure

Amino acid are the basic building blocks of all proteins. hence it is also the building block of all enzymes and important for all cellular functions.

DNA model

Watson and Crick's DNA model

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Reflection:

Biochemistry lectures are taken by Dr Girish, Professor Ong and Dr Low. This subject is one of the toughest subject I have ever encountered. It consists of graphs, elaborate chemical equations and also complex chemical relationships. Personally, it was really a challenge at the beginning of the semester. I couldn't wrap my head around the subject as it took me double the time to understand compared to other subjects.

However, with practise and guidance from my lecturers, I think I got the hang of the subject at the end of the semester. It certaintly took more time for me to get use to, but I believe that all the hard work and perseverance paid off in the end.

Now I have a better understanding of how energy is produced and conserved in our body, making survival possible even in the harshest of environments.