Chemicals
Definition
Substances produced by different processes involving changes at molecular level. They have specific properties and play crucial roles in biological processes.
Analogy
Chemicals are like the ingredients in a recipe. Each one has its own unique properties and when combined in different ways, they can create a variety of dishes (biological processes).
Related terms
Biochemical Reaction: A chemical reaction that occurs inside living organisms to maintain life.
Enzymes: Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.
Molecules: The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains all the physical and chemical properties of that compound.
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