Biochemistry 1 Lecture: Introduction

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

CH4

H2O

CO2

Cn(H2O)n (correct)

Which functional groups are present in carbohydrates?

C=C and -NH2

C=O and -NH2

C-OH and -SH

C=O and -OH (correct)

What is the most common example of a carbohydrate mentioned in the text?

Glucose (correct)

Lactose

Sucrose

Fructose

In addition to providing dietary calories, what other function do carbohydrates serve?

Acting as a storage form of energy in the body Signup and view all the answers

What role do carbohydrates play in the synthesis of RNA and DNA structure?

Synthesis of oxy and deoxy ribose sugars Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a biological function of lipids?

Formation of immunoglobulins for adaptive immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure of proteins composed of?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for the storage of energy in adipocytes?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What role do hormones play in the body?

Chemical messaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of structural proteins?

Necessary components of the body Signup and view all the answers

Biochemistry 1 Lecture: Introduction

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

Which functional groups are present in carbohydrates?

What is the most common example of a carbohydrate mentioned in the text?

In addition to providing dietary calories, what other function do carbohydrates serve?

What role do carbohydrates play in the synthesis of RNA and DNA structure?

Which of the following is NOT a biological function of lipids?

What is the primary structure of proteins composed of?

Which component is responsible for the storage of energy in adipocytes?

What role do hormones play in the body?

What is the main function of structural proteins?

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