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What are the main biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?
What are the main biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?
- Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids (correct)
- Amino acids, sugars, starches, and fats
- Enzymes, hormones, vitamins, and minerals
- DNA, RNA, ATP, and cellulose
What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
- Molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology
- Bioinformatics, biophysics, and pharmacology
- Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry
- Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism (correct)
Which scientific field is closely related to biochemistry?
Which scientific field is closely related to biochemistry?
- Molecular biology (correct)
- Psychology
- Geology
- Physics
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
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What does much of biochemistry deal with?
What does much of biochemistry deal with?
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What is the primary reason phospholipids can form lipid bilayers?
What is the primary reason phospholipids can form lipid bilayers?
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Which class of lipid is interspersed among phospholipids in eukaryotic cell membranes?
Which class of lipid is interspersed among phospholipids in eukaryotic cell membranes?
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What was the first identified phospholipid in biological tissues?
What was the first identified phospholipid in biological tissues?
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What are the two hydrophobic 'tails' of a phospholipid derived from?
What are the two hydrophobic 'tails' of a phospholipid derived from?
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Which omega-3 fatty acids are typically integrated into marine phospholipids?
Which omega-3 fatty acids are typically integrated into marine phospholipids?
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