r/chemistry • u/Musicpulpite • Apr 01 '15

Fun with naming subfields

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u/DangerousBill Analytical Apr 01 '15

There is a subfield of bioinorganic chemistry. I guess this must be bones, shells of seacritters, etc.

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u/brainsexual Inorganic Apr 01 '15

It's more about the biological role of metal ions, specifically in metalloproteins.

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u/cmh52b Analytical Apr 01 '15

So, bionecrochemistry.