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Which term is used to describe the network of enzyme-mediated chemical reactions involved in the transformation of organic compounds in organisms?
Which term is used to describe the network of enzyme-mediated chemical reactions involved in the transformation of organic compounds in organisms?
What are the main molecules of life mentioned in the text?
What are the main molecules of life mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a polymeric material?
Which of the following is NOT a polymeric material?
What do organisms need to provide themselves with in order to construct their own tissues?
What do organisms need to provide themselves with in order to construct their own tissues?
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Which organisms are very efficient at synthesizing organic compounds via photosynthesis?
Which organisms are very efficient at synthesizing organic compounds via photosynthesis?
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Flashcards
Metabolic pathways
Metabolic pathways
Networks of enzyme-mediated reactions transforming organic compounds.
Molecules of life
Molecules of life
Essential organic compounds: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nucleic acids.
Non-polymeric material
Non-polymeric material
Materials that are not made up of long chains of repeating units, such as fats.
Building blocks
Building blocks
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Study Notes
Metabolism and Molecules of Life
- The term "metabolism" is used to describe the network of enzyme-mediated chemical reactions involved in the transformation of organic compounds in organisms.
Molecules of Life
- The main molecules of life mentioned are not specified in the text, but they typically include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Polymeric Materials
- Water is NOT a polymeric material.
Organic Compounds and Photosynthesis
- Organisms need to provide themselves with energy and organic compounds in order to construct their own tissues.
- Plants and some other organisms are very efficient at synthesizing organic compounds via photosynthesis.
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Test your knowledge of the intricate biochemical processes that occur within living organisms. Explore the interconversion of organic compounds, energy production through ATP, and the construction of tissues. Assess your understanding of the integrated network of enzyme-mediated reactions that drive these vital processes.
