Phytochemistry is the study of the chemical composition and processes of plants. This field focuses on analyzing the numerous chemical compounds found in plants, including organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and secondary metabolites like alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenes. Phytochemistry involves the isolation, purification, and identification of plant compounds, as well as investigating their biological activities and potential medicinal uses. Researchers in this area often seek to discover new bioactive compounds from plants that could have applications in medicine, agriculture, food science, and other industries.