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What is the primary focus of biochemistry?
What is the primary focus of biochemistry?
- Investigation of the genetic information encoded in DNA
- Analysis of the chemical reactions that occur in living organisms
- Exploration of the evolutionary relationships between organisms
- Study of the structure and function of biomolecules (correct)
Which of the following biomolecules plays a crucial role in energy metabolism?
Which of the following biomolecules plays a crucial role in energy metabolism?
- Nucleotides
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Fatty acids
- Amino acids
What is the term for the process by which cells generate energy from the breakdown of glucose?
What is the term for the process by which cells generate energy from the breakdown of glucose?
- Electron transport chain
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Photosynthesis
- Fermentation
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for catalyzing the breakdown of proteins into amino acids?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for catalyzing the breakdown of proteins into amino acids?
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What is the term for the process by which cells synthesize new proteins?
What is the term for the process by which cells synthesize new proteins?
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