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What is the primary function of biochemistry?
What is the primary function of biochemistry?
- To study the physical properties of living organisms
- To study the structure and function of living organisms
- To study the chemical reactions and processes that occur in living cells (correct)
- To study the evolution of living organisms
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of organic molecules essential to human functioning?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of organic molecules essential to human functioning?
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids (correct)
What type of bond joins the amino acids that make up proteins?
What type of bond joins the amino acids that make up proteins?
- Hydrogen bonds
- Peptide bonds (correct)
- Ionic bonds
- Covalent bonds
What is the main component of a triglyceride (fat)?
What is the main component of a triglyceride (fat)?
Which of the following is a type of nucleic acid?
Which of the following is a type of nucleic acid?
What type of organic molecule is made up of monomers called amino acids?
What type of organic molecule is made up of monomers called amino acids?
Which type of organic molecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in the body tissues?
Which type of organic molecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in the body tissues?
In biochemistry, what do monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides refer to?
In biochemistry, what do monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides refer to?
Which molecule is essential for the synthesis of a triglyceride (fat)?
Which molecule is essential for the synthesis of a triglyceride (fat)?
Which organic molecule type is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells?
Which organic molecule type is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells?
What is the main function of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic acid (RNA) in living organisms?
What is the main function of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic acid (RNA) in living organisms?
Study Notes
Biochemistry Overview
- Biochemistry is the study of chemicals, chemical reactions, and processes that occur in living organisms.
Organic Molecules Essential to Human Functioning
- There are four types of organic molecules essential to human functioning: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates have structural forms including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Lipids
- A triglyceride is a common dietary lipid group and the type found most abundantly in body tissues.
- A triglyceride (fat) is formed from the synthesis of two types of molecules: glycerol and three fatty acids.
Proteins
- Proteins are made up of monomers called amino acids, which contain nitrogen.
- Amino acids are joined by peptide bonds.
Nucleic Acids
- There are two types of nucleic acids: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Molecular Processes
- Biochemistry involves the study of molecular processes, including structure-function, metabolism, and regulation.
- It also explores the question of how life began.
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Test your knowledge of biochemistry which involves the study of chemicals, chemical reactions, and processes in living organisms. Explore topics like organic molecules essential to human functioning, carbohydrate structural forms, proteins, and nucleic acids.
