A comprehension of the functioning of living beings is based on the study of chemical constituents, and their transformations, and of the associated macromolecules, their structures and interactions, which allow vital activity These are in essence the objectives of Biochemistry as a basic science The complexity of forms, structures, organization and function of living beings achieves a uniformity of principles and mechanisms at the molecular level that allows a greater understanding and improvement in human intervention processes in many aspects, from food and health to environment