The molecules that run life
Proteins, enzymes and the chemistry that powers every cell.
Biochemistry8 steps
Steps
Take the steps in order or jump to any of them. Readings link to the labs and sources behind them, and the quiz at the end is graded on our server.
- ProteinStep 1: Read, 50 XP
- Amino acidsStep 2: Read, 50 XP
- EnzymeStep 3: Read, 50 XP
- Protein foldingStep 4: Read, 50 XP
- ATPStep 5: Read, 50 XP
- Cellular respirationStep 6: Read, 50 XP
- Plant LabStep 7: Lab, 100 XP, once per lab
- The molecules that run lifeStep 8: Quiz, up to 250 XP
About biochemistry
Biochemistry is the chemistry of living things: how cells use molecules to get energy, build their parts and speed up reactions.
Biochemists study proteins, enzymes and metabolism: how enzymes speed reactions, how cells make ATP, and how photosynthesis captures energy.
Topics include enzyme kinetics, protein folding and structure, bioenergetics such as chemiosmosis and ATP synthase, and metabolic pathways.