This book is aimed at studying the fundamentals of biochemical processes in the human body under normal conditions and in pathology. It can be used by students of medical universities and colleges, as well as students in biological specialties. However, the particular feature of this book is that it aligns with the curriculum for the study of biological chemistry in medical institutions in Ukraine.

The first part of the book consists of 16 chapters. The first chapter introduces the objectives of biochemistry as a science and briefly describes its history and research methods. Chapters 2-3 focus on enzymology, providing essential information about enzymes. Chapter 4 deals with vitamins, with particular emphasis on the biological functions of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Chapters 5-6 discuss the production and utilization of energy in various metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Chapters 7-10 describe the main carbohydrate metabolism pathways under normal and pathological conditions. Chapters 11-13 cover lipid metabolism, while chapters 14-16 delve into amino acid metabolism. The continuation of the book will be available in Part 2 soon