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What is the primary function of nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems?
What is the primary function of nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems?
- Catalyzed by specific enzymes (correct)
- Supported by collagen
- Coordinated by actin and myosin
- Transported by specific proteins
Which protein transports oxygen in muscle?
Which protein transports oxygen in muscle?
- Collagen
- Myoglobin (correct)
- Albumin
- Hemoglobin
What is the fibrous protein found in skin and bone?
What is the fibrous protein found in skin and bone?
- Actin
- Albumin
- Myoglobin
- Collagen (correct)
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
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Which class of molecules do life processes depend on?
Which class of molecules do life processes depend on?
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Study Notes
Biological Systems
- The primary function of nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems is to facilitate energy transformations.
Protein Functions
- Myoglobin is the protein that transports oxygen in muscle.
- Collagen is the fibrous protein found in skin and bone.
Blood Functions
- The main function of albumin in the blood is to regulate osmotic pressure and maintain blood pH.
Molecule Dependence
- Life processes depend on organic molecules, which are a class of molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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