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Which of the following elements must be present in all biochemicals?
Why are water and carbon dioxide categorized as inorganic?
What are the building blocks of complex compounds like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?
What are the long term energy resources for humans?
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What are the main components of lipids?
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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
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What determines the function of a protein?
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What are enzymes also called?
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What is the effect of high temperature on enzymes?
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How can organic compounds be combined?
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What are the main components of carbohydrates?
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Study Notes
Biochemicals
- Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are essential elements present in all biochemicals.
Classification of Compounds
- Water and carbon dioxide are categorized as inorganic compounds because they do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Building Blocks of Complex Compounds
- Monosaccharides, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides are the building blocks of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, respectively.
Energy Resources
- Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are the long-term energy resources for humans.
Lipid Structure
- The main components of lipids are glycerol and fatty acids.
Fatty Acids
- Saturated fats have single bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds between carbon atoms.
Protein Function
- The function of a protein is determined by its specific shape and chemical properties.
Enzymes
- Enzymes are also called biological catalysts.
Temperature Effects on Enzymes
- High temperatures can denature enzymes, leading to a loss of their biological function.
Combining Organic Compounds
- Organic compounds can be combined through condensation reactions, which involve the loss of a water molecule.
Carbohydrate Structure
- The main components of carbohydrates are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.
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Test your knowledge of basic biochemistry concepts with this quiz. Explore the fundamental elements and composition of biochemicals, including carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Identify the distinction between organic and inorganic compounds, and gain insights into the essential building blocks of life.
