Food preservatives, artificial sweeteners, antioxidants1. Introduction to Chemicals in FoodChemicals in food are added to enhance flavor, texture, shelf life, and nutritional value.Common food chemicals include preservatives, sweeteners, antioxidants,…
Analgesics, antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants1. Introduction to Drugs and MedicinesDrugs are chemical substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.Medicines are drugs that provide therapeutic effects with minimal side effects.They…
Role of enzymes in biochemical reactions1. Introduction to EnzymesEnzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.They are mostly proteins, except for some RNA molecules known as ribozymes.Enzymes work…
Types, importance, and deficiency diseases1. VitaminsVitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for essential metabolic processes.They are classified into water-soluble (Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C) and fat-soluble (…