Chemistry is a science subject that is connected with reactions, which bring reactants and products into equilibrium. Reactions take place in everyday life situations and even in our bodies. For instance, the metabolic reactions that take place within our bodies need to be at equilibrium in order to bring about physical, biological, and chemical fitness. In school, chemistry plays a significant in the prediction and calculation of daily occurrences. For instance, knowledge gathered on the effects and results of reactions helps identify the occurrence of reaction, problems, and application of amicable measures in solving these problems (Hornback 103).
Organic Chemistry
Despite many challenges imposed on the balancing of equations of pertaining reactions, in school my interest was drawn into the study of organic chemistry, which entailed a study of organic carbon compounds. I needed to know about the structure and composition of organic compounds generated by living organisms. Often, the teacher of chemistry linked organic compounds to everything that existed including food and the products we used. This enhanced my desire to expand my knowledge in organic chemistry and enhanced my chances of joining the field of pharmaceuticals that aimed at improving medicine.
Contributions of Organic Chemistry to pharmaceutical research
I knew very well that organic chemistry was the backbone of pharmaceutical research. Being a research chemist, I had to incorporate much of my time and interest in solving reactions that involved equation balancing. In my field, the molecular structures of compounds meant a lot. For example, in the production of drugs, the right amount of reagents were reacted at the right conditions in order to produce right drugs for human consumption (Kar 7). In addition, the molecular structures of compounds helped in the identification, determination, and distinction of new drugs from old drugs to avoid poisoning of patients.
In pharmaceutical research, understanding molecular structures enhance the production of drugs from carbon compounds found in nature to help to control life-threatening diseases, such as cancer and diabetes (Kar 18). An acquaintance of enough knowledge in organic chemistry also enables me, as an organic chemist, together with my career partners to produce new carbon-based particles, which were more improved by nature.
Organic Chemistry in life
Organic Chemistry also plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of an individual. This is because it provides a diversity of ways in which chemical reactions take place within the body of an individual, for example, aiding in the selection of the right foods and exercises. Hence, to maintain my body, I implore better feeding habits with the help of taking a lot of fruits and vegetables that are full of vitamin C and E as advocated by organic chemistry.
Good understanding of the organic reactions within human bodies also grants pharmacists amicable time in handling patients. This is because it aids me in making right drug prescriptions to the patients. In addition, organic reactions enable me, as a pharmacist, to explain the causes of metabolic reactions that take place within the bodies of the patients that they handle.
Conclusion
In conclusion, despite the association of Organic Chemistry reaction’s equations to the negligence of chemistry as a subject by many college students, its roles in the planet earth are diverse. For instance, apart from giving explanations on the composition of everything that exists on earth, it also provides guidelines on the appropriate compounds to be ingested for the good of one’s health. Therefore, it is crucial for many students to give chemistry a consideration while making a choice regarding their careers.
References
Hornback Joseph. Organic Chemistry. New York: Cengage Learning, 2005. Print.
Kar Ashutosh. Medicinal Chemistry. New Delhi: New Age International, 2007. Print.