10 Questions
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Packaging macromolecules
Mitochondria are self-duplicating units.
True
Which organelle is responsible for degrading proteins and membranes in the cell?
Lysosomes
What do all cells use as catalysts (enzymes) for chemical reactions?
Proteins
Which biomolecule serves as building blocks of cells and is composed primarily of a Carbon skeleton?
Lipids
What is the main function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Generating energy through cellular respiration
What is the process by which monomers are joined together to form polymers?
Condensation reaction
Which of the following is NOT a type of macromolecule formed by monomers?
Triglycerides
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells lack these structures
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells?
Ability to perform photosynthesis
Learn how monomers form polymers in the field of biochemistry through condensation reactions. Explore the building blocks like simple sugars, amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and more. Understand the concepts of anabolic and catabolic processes as well as the basic unit of life - cells.
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