Basic Biochemistry Concepts Quiz

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.