Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Biochemistry'

English Word: Biochemistry

Key Russian Translations:

• биохимия [bʲɪəˈxʲimʲɪjə] - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Medium (used primarily in academic and scientific contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Suitable for learners with a solid grasp of specialized vocabulary

Pronunciation (Russian):

биохимия: [bʲɪəˈxʲimʲɪjə]

Note on биохимия: Stress falls on the third syllable ("ми"). The soft "х" sound might be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Scientific Study of Chemical Processes in Living Organisms

Translation(s) & Context:

• биохимия - Refers to the academic discipline or field of study related to chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

Usage Examples:

• Она изучает биохимию в университете.

  She studies biochemistry at the university.

• Биохимия играет важную роль в медицине.

  Biochemistry plays an important role in medicine.

• Его исследования в области биохимии получили международное признание.

  His research in the field of biochemistry has received international recognition.

• Биохимия помогает понять процессы метаболизма.

  Biochemistry helps to understand metabolic processes.

• На лекции по биохимии обсуждались ферменты.

  Enzymes were discussed in the biochemistry lecture.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

биохимия is a feminine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in "-ия".

Note: As an abstract concept, "биохимия" is rarely used in the plural form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет прямых синонимов (no direct synonyms, as it is a specialized term)

Antonyms:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms, as it is a specialized term)

Related Phrases:

• биохимия клетки - Cellular biochemistry (study of chemical processes in cells).
• биохимический анализ - Biochemical analysis (often refers to medical tests).
• биохимия белков - Protein biochemistry (study of proteins at a chemical level).

Usage Notes:

• The term "биохимия" is used exclusively in formal, academic, or scientific contexts, similar to its English counterpart "biochemistry".
• It does not have informal variants or colloquial equivalents, so it is important to use it in the appropriate context.
• English speakers should note that "биохимия" directly corresponds to "biochemistry" and does not carry additional or divergent meanings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation (e.g., stressing the first syllable as [ˈbʲɪəxʲimʲɪjə]).
  Correction: The correct stress is on the third syllable: [bʲɪəˈxʲimʲɪjə]. Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.
• Error: Using incorrect case endings, such as saying "биохимия" instead of "биохимии" in genitive contexts.
  Correction: Pay attention to the declension table provided above. For example, "книга по биохимии" (a book on biochemistry) is correct, while "книга по биохимия" is incorrect.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, biochemistry as a field of study has been significant in medical and agricultural research, especially during the Soviet era. The term "биохимия" may evoke associations with rigorous scientific education and state-funded research programs.

Related Concepts:

• химия (chemistry)
• биология (biology)
• молекулярная биология (molecular biology)
• ферменты (enzymes)
• метаболизм (metabolism)