5 Questions
What is the primary function of nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems?
Catalyzed by specific enzymes
Which protein transports oxygen in muscle?
Myoglobin
What is the fibrous protein found in skin and bone?
Collagen
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
Transports free fatty acids
Which class of molecules do life processes depend on?
Proteins
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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