The Foundational Biochemistry section includes posts/pages that discuss the topics of thermodynamics, ionic equilibrium, and enzyme kinetics.
Last Updated: October 2, 2026 Introduction to Enzymes Enzymes are biological catalysts responsible for supporting almost all of the chemical reactions that maintain animal homeostasis. Because of their role in maintaining life processes, the assay and pharmacological...
Last Updated: May 26, 2026 First Law of Thermodynamics Stated simply; The total energy of the universe does not change. This does not mean that the form of the energy cannot change. Indeed, chemical energies of a molecule can be converted to thermal, electrical or...
Last Updated: September 15, 2026 Introduction Ionic equilibrium refers to the process exhibited by a weak electrolyte in an aqueous environment. Specifically, ionic equilibrium is the process by which there is a balance between ions and an un-dissociated molecule such...