Question

Fugu, also known as puffer fish, is a sushi delicacy that can also be lethal. Puffer fish contain a powerful toxin that can kill an adult a few hours after ingestion. Sushi chefs who prepare fugu must be specially trained because any contamination of the toxin-free areas of the fish can be deadly. Recently this toxin has been put to good use, as scientists have discovered that a purified form of it can treat severe pain in cancer patients. This recent scientific discovery would fall under which area of chemistry?

Applied Biochemistry

Pure Organic Chemistry

Pure Physical Chemistry

Applied Inorganic Chemistry

Answer 1

The correct answer is Applied Biochemistry.  

In applied biochemistry the knowledge and methods of biochemistry is applied to solve real world problems like to discover effective medicine in the treatment of life threatening diseases such as cancer, to improve productivity in agriculture, to treat diseases caused by the mutation in the metabolic pathway and more.