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What percentage of the hemoglobin molecule's mass is composed of iron ions?
What percentage of the hemoglobin molecule's mass is composed of iron ions?
- 0.03%
- 30%
- 0.3% (correct)
- 3%
Which of the following functional groups is NOT commonly found in biomolecules?
Which of the following functional groups is NOT commonly found in biomolecules?
- Sulfhydryl
- Hydroxyl
- Amino
- Phospholipid (correct)
What is the primary characteristic that determines the physical-chemical properties of a biomolecule?
What is the primary characteristic that determines the physical-chemical properties of a biomolecule?
- Chemistry of its functional groups and their disposition (correct)
- Molecular weight
- Presence of carbon atoms
- Number of functional groups
What is the common element that comprises the foundation of biomolecules?
What is the common element that comprises the foundation of biomolecules?
Which of the following is an example of a polyfunctional biomolecule?
Which of the following is an example of a polyfunctional biomolecule?
What are the four major classes of biomolecules essential for all living things?
What are the four major classes of biomolecules essential for all living things?
What is a characteristic of proteins?
What is a characteristic of proteins?
What is the main component of polysaccharides?
What is the main component of polysaccharides?
What is the definition of lipids?
What is the definition of lipids?
What is a characteristic of amphiphilic lipids?
What is a characteristic of amphiphilic lipids?
What is the composition of nucleic acids?
What is the composition of nucleic acids?
Why are nucleic acids important?
Why are nucleic acids important?
What is the metabolome composed of?
What is the metabolome composed of?
What is the typical molecular weight range of compounds that are polymerized to form macromolecules?
What is the typical molecular weight range of compounds that are polymerized to form macromolecules?
What is the term for the process of forming macromolecules from smaller compounds?
What is the term for the process of forming macromolecules from smaller compounds?
What is the term for the bond that links amino acids together in a polypeptide chain?
What is the term for the bond that links amino acids together in a polypeptide chain?
What is the term for the terminal end of a polypeptide chain?
What is the term for the terminal end of a polypeptide chain?
What is the term for complexes formed by the assembly of macromolecules?
What is the term for complexes formed by the assembly of macromolecules?
