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What is the main concept highlighted in the first lecture of Human Biology?
What is the main concept highlighted in the first lecture of Human Biology?
- The chemical components of cells
- Chemical bonding of atoms makes molecules (correct)
- Biological buffering system
- The importance of Water
What is the significance of Carbon in the context of the lecture?
What is the significance of Carbon in the context of the lecture?
- It helps in understanding the essential elements for living organisms
- It is essential for describing the building blocks of a cell
- It is important for the buffering system of the cell
- It is a chemical component of cells (correct)
Why do biology and cell biology heavily depend on chemistry and physics?
Why do biology and cell biology heavily depend on chemistry and physics?
- To study the components that make up living organisms
- To discuss real-life problems and solutions
- To understand molecular structure and chemical reactions of cells (correct)
- To appreciate physical properties of water
Why is understanding the buffering system of the cell important?
Why is understanding the buffering system of the cell important?
How does the lecture describe carbohydrates?
How does the lecture describe carbohydrates?
What facilities are available to deliver the lectures in Human Biology according to the text?
What facilities are available to deliver the lectures in Human Biology according to the text?
What is the definition of atomic mass or atomic weight?
What is the definition of atomic mass or atomic weight?
Why is helium used instead of hydrogen in balloons?
Why is helium used instead of hydrogen in balloons?
What are the three basic components of an atom?
What are the three basic components of an atom?
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
What distinguishes one element from another?
What distinguishes one element from another?
What do isotopes refer to in relation to atoms?
What do isotopes refer to in relation to atoms?
What is the attraction between protons and electrons in an atom compared to?
What is the attraction between protons and electrons in an atom compared to?
What determines the distance of electrons from an atom's nucleus?
What determines the distance of electrons from an atom's nucleus?
Why are radioisotopes considered unstable?
Why are radioisotopes considered unstable?
Why can radiation emitted by radioisotopes be dangerous to living organisms?
Why can radiation emitted by radioisotopes be dangerous to living organisms?
Which subatomic particle is responsible for the negative charge in an atom?
Which subatomic particle is responsible for the negative charge in an atom?
What property differentiates one element from another?
What property differentiates one element from another?
What do electrons tend to do when positioning themselves around the centre of the atom?
What do electrons tend to do when positioning themselves around the centre of the atom?
How many electrons can the first orbital or level of an atom contain?
How many electrons can the first orbital or level of an atom contain?
Which two elements make up over 98% of all living material by weight?
Which two elements make up over 98% of all living material by weight?
What happens when atoms transfer electrons to fill their outermost electron shells?
What happens when atoms transfer electrons to fill their outermost electron shells?
Which element from Table-1 has an atomic number of 15?
Which element from Table-1 has an atomic number of 15?
What is the basis for the vast variety of chemical reactions and chemical bonds that occur in nature?
What is the basis for the vast variety of chemical reactions and chemical bonds that occur in nature?
What is the recommended way to add phytochemicals to the diet according to nutritionists?
What is the recommended way to add phytochemicals to the diet according to nutritionists?
What phytochemical found in tomatoes, strawberries, and watermelon gives them their red color?
What phytochemical found in tomatoes, strawberries, and watermelon gives them their red color?
Apart from citrus fruits, which other food group mentioned contains Vitamin C and flavonoids?
Apart from citrus fruits, which other food group mentioned contains Vitamin C and flavonoids?
What is the main role of antioxidants in the body?
What is the main role of antioxidants in the body?
Which hormone serves as a natural antioxidant in the body?
Which hormone serves as a natural antioxidant in the body?
