The scope of biochemistry is as wide as life itself. Wherever there is life, chemical processes are occurring. Biochemists study the chemical processes that occur in microorganisms, plants, insects, fish, birds, mammals and human beings. Biochemistry is the language of biology.

1. SCOPE OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Awais Ali
Biochemistry
awaismalik0306@gmail.com
University of Agriculture
Faisalabad ,Pakistan

2. BIOCHEMISTRY
 German chemist CARL NEUBERG, “Biochemistry” in
1903.
 French chemist ANTOINE LAURENT LAVOISIER Father
of modern biochemistry. (1743-1794).
 Biochemistry is the branch of science which is very
important in the field of biochemical research.
 It helps in the study of several subjects of agriculture,
medical sciences, and nutrition

3. SCOPE
 Biochemistry helps us in understanding biology at a
molecular level and offers a variety of techniques
which are critical for conducting biomedical and
agricultural research.
 Biochemistry has made significant contributions
towards finding and understanding of the DNA
structure.
 Classifying it into different categories such as
 Agriculture biochemistry,
 Animal biochemistry,
 Plant biochemistry,
 Industrial biochemistry.

4. NATURE OF WORK
 A plant pathologist is a professional who specializes in plant
health much as a physician specializes in human health or a
veterinarian in animal health.
 Work at all levels and with all types of biological organisms
 Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell
development, breathing and digestion, and living energy
changes such as growth, aging, and death.
 Study of living systems plants, insects, viruses,
microorganisms, and mammals to explain
Biochemists

5.  Develop and execute tests to detect diseases,
genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
 Study the mutations in organisms that lead to
cancer and other diseases
 Biochemistry is applied to medicine, dentistry,
and veterinary medicine.

6. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
 Provincial and Federal government Departments
 Biochemical industries
 Hospitals
 Food production companies
 research institutes,
 Education and associated areas.
 Pharmaceutical industries where genetically
engineered drugs are developed and manufactured
also look forward to employing biochemists.
 Research related agricultural industries and
institutions also employ biochemists.