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What are the three main fields of biochemistry?
What are the three main fields of biochemistry?
- Microbiology, virology, and immunology
- Cell biology, genetics, and ecology
- Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry
- Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism (correct)
Which area of study focuses on the understanding of tissues, organs, and organism structure and function?
Which area of study focuses on the understanding of tissues, organs, and organism structure and function?
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
- Physical chemistry
- Biochemistry (correct)
What type of molecules do much of biochemistry deal with?
What type of molecules do much of biochemistry deal with?
- Synthetic polymers and plastics
- Biological macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids (correct)
- Combustible hydrocarbons and gases
- Inorganic compounds like metals and salts
On what does the chemistry of the cell depend?
On what does the chemistry of the cell depend?
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What is closely related to biochemistry and focuses on the molecular mechanisms of biological phenomena?
What is closely related to biochemistry and focuses on the molecular mechanisms of biological phenomena?
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