1. scientists who study the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms

Examples

• The biochemists analyzed the protein structure in the laboratory.
• Many biochemists work in pharmaceutical companies developing new drugs.
• The research team included biochemists and molecular biologists.
• Biochemists study how enzymes catalyze reactions in cells.
• She consulted with biochemists about the metabolic pathway.
• The university hired three new biochemists for the biology department.