biochemically
Via cellular chemistry
Biochemically means by way of biochemistry—the chemical processes and substances in living organisms.
Something that happens biochemically occurs through molecular interactions within biological systems: The drug works biochemically to block certain receptors.
Scientists might explain a phenomenon biochemically as opposed to mechanically or behaviorally.
Accelerating reactions without consumption
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- active siteEnzyme region binding substrates
- kineticsScience of motion forces
inhibitor · cofactor · coenzyme · reaction rate · hydrolase · ligase · transferase · zymogen
Cell's energy molecule
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- anabolismMetabolic construction of molecules
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
phosphorylation · NADH · mitochondria · respiration · metabolite · bioenergetics · fermentation · beta-oxidation
Shared-electron atomic link
- hydrogen bondElectronegativity-based intermolecular attraction
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
polymer · monomer · peptide bond · nucleotide · amino acid · protein folding · disulfide bridge · molecular weight
Signal-receiving molecule
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
translation · ribosome · organelle · vesicle · exocytosis · endocytosis · apoptosis · homeostasis
catalysis
Accelerating reactions without consumption
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- active siteEnzyme region binding substrates
kinetics · inhibitor · cofactor · coenzyme · reaction rate · hydrolase · ligase · transferase · zymogen · inducer
ATP
Cell's energy molecule
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- anabolismMetabolic construction of molecules
oxidation · phosphorylation · NADH · mitochondria · respiration · metabolite · bioenergetics · fermentation · beta-oxidation · citrate
covalent bond
Shared-electron atomic link
- hydrogen bondElectronegativity-based intermolecular attraction
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
macromolecule · polymer · monomer · peptide bond · nucleotide · amino acid · protein folding · disulfide bridge · molecular weight · stereochemistry
receptor
Signal-receiving molecule
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
transcription · translation · ribosome · organelle · vesicle · exocytosis · endocytosis · apoptosis · homeostasis · feedback loop
biochemicallymechanically
Done by machine action
physically · structurally · electrically · thermally · magnetically
biochemicallymechanistically
In a mechanical manner
physically · spiritually · supernaturally · miraculously · behaviorally
- biochemical reactionsChemical changes in organisms
- biochemical pathwaysSequential cellular chemical reactions