生物化學是研究生物體內化學過程的科學領域。
科學學科
EN: The branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within living organisms.
翻譯: 指研究生物體內化學過程的科學分支。
化學組成
EN: The chemical composition and reactions of a particular living organism or biological substance.
翻譯: 指特定生物體或生物物質的化學組成與反應。
應用領域
EN: The study of the molecular basis of biological activity, such as in metabolism, genetics, and medicine.
翻譯: 指研究生物活動的分子基礎，例如新陳代謝、遺傳學和醫學中的應用。
小提醒：注意：'biochemistry' 是一個不可數名詞，通常不與不定冠詞 'a' 連用。例如，正確用法是 'study biochemistry'，而不是 'study a biochemistry'。
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James Watson: How we discovered DNA
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“but I discovered biochemistry was very boring. It wasn't going anywhere toward, you know, saying what the gene was, it was just nuclear science.”
1. the scientific study of the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms
對生物體內化學物質與過程的科學研究
She decided to major in biochemistry because she was fascinated by the chemistry of life.
她決定主修生物化學，因為她對生命的化學過程非常著迷。
Advances in biochemistry have led to the development of new drugs and treatments.
生物化學的進步促成了新藥物與治療方法的發展。
2. the chemical composition and processes of a particular organism, organ, or substance
特定生物體、器官或物質的化學組成與過程
The biochemistry of the human brain is incredibly complex.
人類大腦的生物化學過程極其複雜。
Researchers are studying the biochemistry of this plant to understand its medicinal properties.
研究人員正在研究這種植物的生物化學特性，以了解其藥用價值。
3. a university department or academic field dedicated to this science
大學中專門研究此科學的科系或學術領域
The Department of Biochemistry is located in the new science building.
生物化學系位於新的科學大樓內。
He got a PhD in biochemistry from a prestigious university.
他從一所知名大學獲得了生物化學博士學位。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| study + biochemistry | 學習生物化學 | She decided to study biochemistry in college. (她決定在大學學習生物化學。) |
| a breakthrough in + biochemistry | 生物化學領域的突破 | The discovery was a major breakthrough in biochemistry. (這項發現是生物化學領域的一個重大突破。) |
| the biochemistry of + [organism/process] | ...的生物化學 | He is researching the biochemistry of photosynthesis. (他正在研究光合作用的生物化學。) |
| apply + biochemistry to + [field] | 將生物化學應用於... | They aim to apply biochemistry to medical diagnostics. (他們的目標是將生物化學應用於醫學診斷。) |
| a degree in + biochemistry | 生物化學學位 | He earned a degree in biochemistry before medical school. (他在進入醫學院前取得了生物化學學位。) |
EN:The biochemistry of this plant is particularly complex.
翻譯:這種植物的生物化學過程特別複雜。
EN:Researchers observed a significant biochemical change in the cells.
翻譯:研究人員觀察到細胞內發生了顯著的生化變化。
EN:This process involves a series of biochemical reactions.
翻譯:這個過程涉及一系列生化反應。
記住「biochemistry」是學科或過程（名詞），而「biochemical」是用來描述相關事物特性的形容詞。
biochemistry vs chemistry
「biochemistry」專注於生物體內的化學過程，而「chemistry」則泛指所有物質的組成、結構、性質及變化。
biochemistry vs molecular biology
「biochemistry」著重於生物分子的化學結構與反應機制；「molecular biology」則更關注遺傳資訊的流動（如DNA、RNA、蛋白質合成）。
biochemistry vs biophysics
「biochemistry」研究生命體的化學層面；「biophysics」則運用物理學的原理與方法來研究生物系統。
在對話中，當引述或提及他人對某個生化過程的解釋時，常用此詞。 EN: He was trying to explain the biochemistry behind it, but it went over my head. 翻譯: 他試圖解釋其背後的生物化學原理，但我完全聽不懂。
EN:So I asked her, "What's the biochemistry of that reaction?"
翻譯:所以我問她：「那個反應的生物化學原理是什麼？」
用於強調某個現象或結果與複雜的生化機制密切相關，帶有「這完全是生化作用」的語氣。 EN: It's not just willpower; it's biochemistry that makes you crave sugar. 翻譯: 這不只是意志力的問題，是生物化學作用讓你渴望糖分。
EN:The whole mood change? That's pure biochemistry at work.
翻譯:整個情緒變化？那純粹是生物化學在起作用。
在組織思緒或尋找合適術語時，作為一個明確的專業術語插入對話，製造短暫停頓。 EN: The process involves... well, biochemistry... to break down the compound. 翻譯: 這個過程涉及…嗯，生物化學…來分解化合物。
EN:It's a matter of, you know, biochemistry and environmental factors.
翻譯:這關係到，你知道的，生物化學和環境因素。
正式寫作注意：在學術論文或正式報告中，應避免將 "biochemistry" 用於口語化的停頓或隨意引述。應直接、精確地使用該術語描述具體的過程、原理或研究領域。
study biochemistry
verb + biochemistry
學習生物化學
biochemistry lab
biochemistry + noun
生物化學實驗室
advances in biochemistry
noun (plural) + in + biochemistry
生物化學的進展
principles of biochemistry
noun + of + biochemistry
生物化學原理
biochemistry research
biochemistry + noun
生物化學研究
a degree in biochemistry
a noun + in + biochemistry
生物化學學位
the biochemistry of
the biochemistry + of + noun
…的生物化學
×He is studying a biochemistry.
✓He is studying biochemistry.
Biochemistry is an uncountable noun when referring to the academic subject or field of study. Do not use an indefinite article (a/an) before it in this context.
×The biochemistries of plants and animals are different.
✓The biochemistry of plants and animals is different.
Biochemistry is generally used as a singular, uncountable noun. It refers to the chemical processes within a living organism as a whole concept, not as individual types. Use the singular form.
×bio-chemistry
✓biochemistry
The standard and correct spelling is as one single word: 'biochemistry'. Hyphenating it ('bio-chemistry') is outdated or incorrect in modern English.
×This is a biochemistry's textbook.
✓This is a biochemistry textbook.
When 'biochemistry' is used as a noun modifier (acting like an adjective) to describe another noun (e.g., textbook, department, professor), it should be used in its base form without an apostrophe + s ('s).
×I love biology and chemistry, so I will study biological chemistry.
✓I love biology and chemistry, so I will study biochemistry.
While 'biological chemistry' is sometimes used synonymously, 'biochemistry' is the far more common and standard term for the interdisciplinary field. Using 'biochemistry' is preferred and more natural.
×I have a degree in Biochemistry.
✓I have a degree in biochemistry.
The word 'biochemistry' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun, such as the official name of a specific course (e.g., Biochemistry 101) or department (e.g., Department of Biochemistry).