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However, learning biochemistry poses significant challenges, requiring students to understand complex molecular concepts while integrating knowledge across multiple disciplines. This necessitates instructors to innovate their teaching of biochemistry, considering students' learning behaviors. Here, we present the results of a nationwide survey of university students, conducted by the Education Group of the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, from more than 2000 students across 49 academic institutions in Italy, with the aim of capturing not only which learning resources are relied on but also the underlying motivations for their choices and perceptions of biochemistry. Results show that overall, biochemistry is perceived as an interesting subject to study, even if challenging. Students primarily rely on instructor\u2010provided materials, such as lecture slides, as well as self\u2010acquired resources, including audio recordings and personal notes. 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