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Which of the following is considered a macromolecule?
Which of the following is considered a macromolecule?
- Glucose
- Water
- Protein (correct)
- Sodium chloride
What is the primary function of the digestive system as an organ system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system as an organ system?
- Regulating body temperature
- Generating electrical signals
- Processing food and absorbing nutrients (correct)
- Transporting nutrients
Which elements are fundamental components of biological molecules?
Which elements are fundamental components of biological molecules?
- Aluminum, copper, zinc, and nitrogen
- Hydrogen, iodine, potassium, and sulfur
- Iron, calcium, sodium, and oxygen
- Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur (correct)
What is homeostasis in living organisms?
What is homeostasis in living organisms?
What is the smallest unit of life?
What is the smallest unit of life?
What type of carbohydrates provides quick energy to the body?
What type of carbohydrates provides quick energy to the body?
What is the process called by which populations of organisms change over time?
What is the process called by which populations of organisms change over time?
Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?
Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?
Which carbohydrate type cannot be fully digested by the body?
Which carbohydrate type cannot be fully digested by the body?
What is the sugar molecule found in RNA?
What is the sugar molecule found in RNA?
Which process involves the joining of monomers to form polymers?
Which process involves the joining of monomers to form polymers?
Which of the following elements is NOT one of the most abundant found in biological molecules?
Which of the following elements is NOT one of the most abundant found in biological molecules?
In the base pairing of RNA, adenine pairs with which nitrogenous base?
In the base pairing of RNA, adenine pairs with which nitrogenous base?
What structural role do polysaccharides primarily serve in cells?
What structural role do polysaccharides primarily serve in cells?
Which type of carbohydrates is characterized by long chains of glucose molecules?
Which type of carbohydrates is characterized by long chains of glucose molecules?
What component is involved in linking nucleotides together to form nucleic acids?
What component is involved in linking nucleotides together to form nucleic acids?
What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
What is one of the primary roles of proteins in living organisms?
What is one of the primary roles of proteins in living organisms?
Which statement about DNA structure is true?
Which statement about DNA structure is true?
What characteristic of lipids affects their solubility in water?
What characteristic of lipids affects their solubility in water?
Which macromolecule is primarily involved in energy storage and cell membrane formation?
Which macromolecule is primarily involved in energy storage and cell membrane formation?
What is the role of proteins in the cell?
What is the role of proteins in the cell?
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body?
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body?
What is a unique feature of the DNA double helix structure?
What is a unique feature of the DNA double helix structure?
What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
Which of the following correctly describes nucleic acids?
Which of the following correctly describes nucleic acids?
What is the molecular formula for glucose, a common carbohydrate?
What is the molecular formula for glucose, a common carbohydrate?
What role do lipids play as signaling molecules in the body?
What role do lipids play as signaling molecules in the body?
Which of the following is an example of a conditionally essential amino acid?
Which of the following is an example of a conditionally essential amino acid?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry Overview
- Biochemistry explains life at the molecular level using chemistry principles.
- Living organisms consist of macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- Essential elements of these molecules include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Homeostasis
- Cells maintain homeostasis, a stable internal environment despite external fluctuations.
Evolution
- Evolution refers to the process by which organisms' genetic makeup changes over time due to variations.
Levels of Organization
- Atoms are the smallest units of matter; cells are the smallest units of life; tissues are groups of similar cells; organs consist of different tissues; organ systems perform complex functions.
Macromolecules and Their Functions
- Macromolecules are large molecules made of smaller units (monomers) through polymerization:
- Proteins: Composed of amino acids, they catalyze reactions, provide structural support, and regulate processes.
- Lipids: Made of fatty acids and glycerol, they store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.
- Carbohydrates: Comprised of sugar residues (monosaccharides), they offer energy and structural support.
- Nucleic Acids: Built from nucleotides, they store and transmit genetic information (DNA and RNA).
Amino Acids
- Building blocks of proteins, essential for numerous body functions.
- Essential Amino Acids: Cannot be synthesized by the body and must be acquired through diet.
- Non-Essential Amino Acids: Can be made by the body.
- Conditionally Essential Amino Acids: Typically non-essential but become essential during illness or stress.
Major Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates: Carbon-based compounds providing energy. Types include:
- Sugars: Simple carbohydrates for quick energy (e.g., glucose).
- Starches: Complex carbohydrates comprising long glucose chains (e.g., in potatoes).
- Fiber: Indigestible complex carbohydrates supporting digestive health.
Nucleotides
- Nucleotides, combining to form nucleic acids, are vital for genetic information storage.
- Composed of a phosphate group, sugar molecule (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA), and nitrogenous base.
RNA Structure
- Typically single-stranded but can fold into complex shapes.
- Base pairing: Adenine pairs with uracil (in RNA) and cytosine pairs with guanine.
Polysaccharides
- Complex carbohydrates with multiple monosaccharide units critical for energy storage and structural support.
Lipids
- Diverse compounds poorly soluble in water, important for cell membrane formation and energy storage.
Proteins
- Polymers of amino acids (polypeptides) performing various cellular functions, including mediating chemical reactions.
Nucleic Acids - DNA Structure
- DNA is a double helix of two coiled nucleotide strands held together by hydrogen bonds.
- The sugar-phosphate backbone and antiparallel orientation are essential for DNA replication and function.
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