Chemistry Biochemistry

# Chemistry Biochemistry

## Overview
Biochemistry bridges chemical principles and biological systems, focusing on the molecular basis of life. 

## Core Pillars
1. **AA & Proteins**: Structure-function relationships, folding kinetics, and catalytic mechanisms.
2. **Metabolic Pathways**: Glycolysis, TCA cycle, and gluconeogenesis. Energy transduction via ATP hydrolysis.
3. **Bioenergetics**: Thermodynamics of biological systems. The ETC and oxidative phosphorylation mechanism.
4. **Molecular Genetics**: DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Epigenetic modifications.
5. **Enzymology**: Kinetics (Michaelis-Menten, Lineweaver-Burk), inhibition types (competitive/non-competitive), and allosteric regulation.

## Advanced Mechanisms
- **Signal Transduction**: G-protein coupled receptors and secondary messengers.
- **Membrane Biochemistry**: Lipid bilayer dynamics, fluid mosaic model, and ion channel flux.
- **Nucleic Acid Chemistry**: Base pairing stability, stacking interactions, and chemical modification of nucleotides.

## Conclusion
Understanding these biochemical pathways allows for the manipulation of biological systems in pharmacology and biotechnology.