22 Questions
What did Carl Neuberg define as 'Chemistry of Life'?
The study of chemical processes within living organisms
Who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of the DNA Double Helix?
Watson & Crick
Which of the following is NOT a common knowledge field essential to all life sciences?
Anthropology
Who determined the sequence of insulin and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
Sanger
What is the significance of biochemistry in explaining diseases in humans, animals, and plants?
It provides explanations for the causes of many diseases in living organisms
Who defined 'Biochemistry' as the 'Chemistry of Life'?
Carl Neuberg
For which discovery did Krebs win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
Discovery of the Citric Acid Cycle
Which historic event was recognized by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980?
Sequencing of DNA
Which field is NOT considered essential to all life sciences according to the text?
Anthropology
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Which type of organisms are classified as prokaryotes?
Bacteria
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Converting light energy into chemical energy
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
Peroxisomes
Which scientist(s) contributed to the development of Cell Theory?
Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow
What is the main function of lysosomes in animal cells?
Digestion and waste removal
Which scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for the invention of the PCR method?
Kary Mullis
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not
Which type of organisms are classified as prokaryotes?
Bacteria
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Energy production
Who are credited with the development of Cell Theory?
Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow
What is the chemical composition of DNA in animal cells?
$0.4%$ RNA, $1%$ DNA, $40%$ lipids, $30%$ proteins
What is the main function of lysosomes in animal cells?
Waste disposal and recycling
Test your knowledge on the introduction to biochemistry and the structure and function of cells, including biochemical aspects, cell membrane structure, membrane proteins, and receptors & signal molecules.
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