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?

<p>Acting as a storage form of energy in the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Synthesis of oxy and deoxy ribose sugars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formation of immunoglobulins for adaptive immunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure of proteins composed of?

<p>Amino acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Triglycerides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do hormones play in the body?

<p>Chemical messaging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of structural proteins?

<p>Necessary components of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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