Molecular anatomy

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Molecular Anatomy

Molecular Anatomy (pronunciation: mo-le-cu-lar a-na-to-my) is a branch of Anatomy that focuses on the structure of molecules in biological systems. It is a relatively new field that combines aspects of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Structural Biology to understand the physical and chemical properties of molecules in the context of their biological function.

Etymology

The term "Molecular Anatomy" is derived from the Latin molecula, meaning "small mass", and the Greek anatomē, meaning "dissection". It reflects the field's focus on understanding the structure and function of biological molecules.

Related Terms

  • Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
  • Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
  • Structural Biology: The branch of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics concerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules.
  • Proteomics: The large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions.
  • Genomics: The study of genomes, including the mapping, sequencing, and analysis of an organism's complete set of DNA.

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