Biochemistry Glossary My name is Évelyne Martineau and I have been studying Pure and Applied Sciences for 1 year at Montmorency College. I want to work as a biochemist later and that's the reason why I created this glossary. So, if you're willing to become a biochemist or you just want to inform you on the subject, this glossary of 20 relevant words in biochemistry is a good reference to be aware of the definition of some words often use in science article. acid noun A chemical substance with a pH under 7 that, when contracted, can damage clothing or skin on contact. Example: The molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, that provides the programme for living creatures, is formed by a pair of right handed helices in parallel. fr: acide Your browser does not support the audio element. atom noun The smallest quantity or unit of a natural element that can exist alone....