Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within, and relating to, living organisms. By controlling information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the complexity of life. Over the last 40 years biochemistry has become so successful at explaining living processes that now almost all areas of the life sciences from botany to medicine are engaged in biochemical research. Today the main focus of pure biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells, which in turn relates greatly to the study and understanding of whole organisms.
Biochemistry is closely related to molecular biology, the study of the molecular mechanisms by which genetic information encoded in DNA is able to result in the processes of life. Depending on the exact definition of the terms used, molecular biology can be thought of as a branch of biochemistry, or biochemistry as a tool with which to investigate and study molecular biology.
Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interactions of biological macro-molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. The chemistry of the cell also depends on the reactions of smaller molecules and ions. These can be inorganic, for example water and metal ions, or organic, for example the amino acids which are used to synthesize proteins. The mechanisms by which cells harness energy from their environment via chemical reactions are known as metabolism. The findings of biochemistry are applied primarily in medicine , nutrients , and agriculture. in nutrients , biochemist , investigate the causes and cures of disease in nutrients , they study how to maintain health and study the effects of nutritional deficiencies. in agriculture , biochemist investigate soil and fertilizers , ant try to discover ways to improve crop cultivation, crop storage and pest control.
MD-BioChemistry Seats Distribution in Karnataka
*RGUHS-Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Biochemistry is closely related to molecular biology, the study of the molecular mechanisms by which genetic information encoded in DNA is able to result in the processes of life. Depending on the exact definition of the terms used, molecular biology can be thought of as a branch of biochemistry, or biochemistry as a tool with which to investigate and study molecular biology.
Much of biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interactions of biological macro-molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. The chemistry of the cell also depends on the reactions of smaller molecules and ions. These can be inorganic, for example water and metal ions, or organic, for example the amino acids which are used to synthesize proteins. The mechanisms by which cells harness energy from their environment via chemical reactions are known as metabolism. The findings of biochemistry are applied primarily in medicine , nutrients , and agriculture. in nutrients , biochemist , investigate the causes and cures of disease in nutrients , they study how to maintain health and study the effects of nutritional deficiencies. in agriculture , biochemist investigate soil and fertilizers , ant try to discover ways to improve crop cultivation, crop storage and pest control.
MD-BioChemistry Seats Distribution in Karnataka
| Institution Name | University Name | Management | Intake |
| A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 03 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 03 |
| Basaveswara Medical College & Hospital, Chitradurga | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 02 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, Rajajinnagar,Banglore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 03 |
| Father Mullers Institute of Medical Education & Research, Mangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Govt. Medical College, Mysore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 01 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum | KLE University, Belgaun | Trust | 03 |
| JJM Medical College, Davangere | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 08 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 03 |
| K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore | Nitte University, Mangalore | Trust | 03 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 02 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Manipal University, Manipal | Trust | 05 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Manipal University, Manipal | Trust | 04 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 04 |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 04 |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 02 |
| Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 02 |
| Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 05 |
| S S Institute of Medical Sc. & Research Centre, Davangere | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 03 |
| S. Nijalingappa Med. Coll. & HSK Hosp. & Research Centre, Bagalkot | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 01 |
| Shri B M Patil Med. Coll., Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur | BLDE University, Bijapur | Trust | 01 |
| Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 04 |
| Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 01 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sc. & Research Centre, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 04 |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | Yenepoya Univ., Mangalore | Trust | 02 |
*RGUHS-Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
