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This lecture introduces Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, focusing on drugs' mode of action. It covers course mechanics, the importance of learning chemical biology, and recent Nobel Prizes in Chemistry. The lecture discusses enzyme-catalyzed reactions, enzyme kinetics, and methods of enzyme inhibition. It also explores the concepts of competitive and non-competitive inhibition using examples from HIV treatment and statins.