Physical biochemistry

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Physical biochemistry is the part of biochemistry that uses physics and physical chemistry to study living molecules. It covers the theory, experiments, and math models that describe biochemical reactions and how biological systems work. It helps us understand the structure of macromolecules (like proteins and DNA) and how a molecule’s chemical structure affects its physical properties and behavior. It combines physics, chemistry, and biology to study life at the molecular level. Common techniques include chromatography, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy, and hydrodynamics.