Chemistry plays a central role in science. It is the branch of science that studies the composition, properties and interaction of matter.
Chemistry plays an important role in daily life. It helps in the fulfilment of human needs for food, healthcare products and other material.
This is exemplified by the large-scale production of a variety of fertilizers, improved varieties of pesticides and insecticides.
Any life-saving drugs such as cisplatin and taxol are effective in cancer therapy and AZT (Azidothymidine) used for helping AIDS victims, have been isolated from plant and animal sources or prepared by synthetic methods.
