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Biochemistry
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Biochemistry is the fundamental discipline situated at the intersection of biology and chemistry, concerned with the chemical substances and vital processes occurring within living organisms. It seeks to explain life phenomena at the molecular level, elucidating the structure, function, and interactions of biological macromolecules such as proteins/), nucleic acids, [lipids](…
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Biochemistry
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Core Molecular Components
Biological systems are constructed almost entirely from four classes of macromolecules, each possessing distinct chemical properties essential for life processes.
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Eukaryotic System
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The Nucleus and Genome Organization
The defining characteristic of the Eukaryotic System is the nucleus, an organelle enclosed by a double lipid bilayer known as the nuclear envelope. This envelope is perforated by numerous Nuclear Pore Complexes ($\text{NPC}$s), which regulate the bidirectional transport of macromolecules, including messenger RNA ($\text{mRNA}$) and [… -
Polarized Light
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Biological Observation
Many biological structures exhibit intrinsic birefringence due to the ordered alignment of macromolecules. For example, collagen fibers in connective tissue and the layered structures within mollusk shells show strong birefringence. Furthermore, studies analyzing the interaction of polarized light with living tissues have shown that the [Proprioceptive Resonance Index](/entries/proprioceptive-res…