Biochemistry Personal Statement

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Amino acids, the building blocks of life, build into large and complex proteins; it is this aspect of biochemistry that sparked a real interest in this subject. During a recent biochemistry unit I was able to learn more about proteins, their relationship to mRNA and DNA. This created a desire for me to study biochemistry at university. I enjoy reading about new developments in biochemistry and their real-world applications. The addition of protein BsIA to ice cream, for example, causes the droplets of fat to bind to air bubbles so the ice cream keeps its shape and stays frozen for longer. I hope to one day use biochemistry to find further applications that will solve problems and improve holistic well being After reading the BsIA article, I was keen to see other areas that biochemistry can be applied. By running my blog about animal conservation, the bioluminescent reaction of the enzyme…show more content…
In completion of assignments I aim to write with clarity and accuracy, meeting deadlines through good time-management and sound independent learning skills. In chemistry I am able to follow plans, create my own methods, observe, record and analyse data creating graphs and forming conclusions. In biology I developed a sound knowledge of biochemistry related topics such as electrophoresis, osmosis, kreb's cycle and organelles present in eukaryotic cells to name a few. I was so amazed by the intricacy and capacity of mitochondria that I went on to read the book 'The Seven Daughters of Eve' by Bryan Sykes to find out more about mitochondria and its key role in the development of multicellular life and ultimately human life on Earth. I learnt about mitochondrial DNA and how the control region in the DNA is stable, allowing us to trace back our ancestors through our mothers. This was extremely exciting to read about and confirmed that I wanted to study this subject at a higher

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