PG & Research Department of Biochemistry

  Biochemistry Department Students Honoured at the 28th Graduation Day Ceremony                The Biochemistry Department proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduating students at the 28th Graduation Day , held on 22 November 2025 at Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu . The event marked a significant milestone as our graduates received their degrees with pride, accompanied by warm appreciation from the department faculty. The students, dressed in their graduation gowns, stood confidently alongside their dedicated faculty members—symbolising the strong academic bond and the hard work that shaped their journey. During the ceremony, the Biochemistry Department faculty extended their heartfelt wishes and commendations to the graduates for their academic dedication, research involvement, and contribution to departmental activities. Their achievements reflect c...

  Congratulations to Preethi from II B.Sc Biochemistry for Winning 2nd Prize in Speech Competition!              We are delighted to share that Preethi from II B.Sc Biochemistry, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous) has secured the Second Prize in the speech competition held 22.11.2025 at Gandhinagar School, Vaniyambadi . Her confident delivery, clarity of thought, and impressive stage presence earned her well-deserved appreciation from the judges and the audience. As a recognition of her achievement, she received a cash prize of ₹750 . This accomplishment reflects her dedication, hard work, and passion for effective communication. The department proudly celebrates her success and encourages more students to participate in such enriching events. Congratulations once again, Preethi. May this achievement inspire many more milestones ahead.

  Biochemistry in Day-to-Day Life Biochemistry is not just a laboratory science — it is the chemistry of your everyday life . Every breath you take, every emotion you feel, every food you eat, and every medicine you swallow works because of biochemical reactions inside the body. Below are the most common, relatable everyday examples: 1. Breathing & Energy: The Biochemistry of Life When you breathe in oxygen, your cells use it to break down glucose (from food). This process, called cellular respiration , produces ATP , the energy currency of the body. Without ATP, you cannot walk, think, study, or even blink. 👉 Every breath = a biochemical reaction that keeps you alive. 2. Digestion: How Your Body Breaks Down Food Your saliva contains enzymes like amylase that start digesting carbohydrates the moment you eat. In the stomach, pepsin digests proteins. In the intestine, lipase digests fats. 👉 What you eat becomes usable nutri...