Biochemistry Terminology

noun an essential component of the human diet

• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in living organisms.
• You need to make sure you're getting enough amino acids in your diet for muscle growth.
• I heard that supplement has all the essential amino acids you need for working out.
• In a way, amino acids are like the alphabet letters that make up the words of proteins.

noun a substance or process that is biochemical

adjective relating to or involving the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

• The study of biochemical processes in living organisms is crucial for understanding cellular functions.
• I find it fascinating how biochemical reactions occur in our bodies to keep us alive.
• I never knew biochemical stuff could be so complicated!
• The biochemical makeup of a person's character can be just as complex as their physical body.

noun a salt or ester of lactic acid

verb to produce or secrete milk sugar (lactose) in the mammary glands

• Lactate is produced in the muscles during intense exercise.
• I heard that lactate buildup can make your muscles sore after a tough workout.
• My legs were burning from all the lactate during that workout.
• The team's performance started to lactate as they approached the end of the game.

noun a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms

• The scientist studied the effects of the toxin on the human body.
• I heard that the food we ate last night had some kind of toxin in it.
• Watch out for that drink, I think it's got some toxins in it.
• Negative thoughts can be like toxins to your mind, poisoning your outlook on life.

noun HMB is an acronym that stands for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, which is a substance that is believed to aid in muscle growth and recovery.

• HMB stands for hydroxymethylbutyrate, a substance that is believed to help reduce muscle breakdown during intense exercise.
• I'm taking HMB supplements to see if they help me recover faster after my workouts.
• Bro, have you tried that new HMB powder? It's supposed to be legit.
• Learning to let go of past mistakes is like taking HMB for your mind - it helps prevent breakdown and promotes growth.

noun a type of glycoprotein consisting of a small core protein with long, linear carbohydrate chains attached

• Proteoglycans are complex molecules made up of proteins and glycosaminoglycans.
• Proteoglycans play a key role in maintaining the structure and function of connective tissues.
• You gotta make sure your proteoglycans are in check if you want to avoid joint pain.
• Just like proteoglycans provide support to tissues, friends provide support in times of need.

noun a molecule that is present in living organisms and is essential for various biological processes

• A biomolecule is any molecule that is present in living organisms, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
• Scientists study biomolecules to understand how our bodies function at a molecular level.
• Yo, did you know biomolecules are like the building blocks of life?
• The biomolecules in the cell can be compared to the gears in a complex machine, each playing a specific role to keep everything running smoothly.

noun a complete set of metabolites in a biological sample, cell, or organism, analyzed as a whole

• The study aimed to analyze the metabolome of cancer cells to identify potential biomarkers.
• They're looking at the metabolome of those cells to see if they can find any clues.
• I heard they're checking out the metabolome of those cancer cells for some answers.
• Exploring the metabolome is like uncovering a hidden treasure trove of biological information.

noun a type of organic compound that is a fundamental component of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA

• Purine is a type of organic compound found in certain foods and beverages.
• I read that purine is in a lot of high-protein foods.
• I try to avoid foods high in purine because they give me gout.
• The purine content in that drink is through the roof!