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What is the definition of reproduction in biological terms?
What distinguishes asexual reproduction from sexual reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a bioinorganic substance?
How do living things grow compared to nonliving things?
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What is the primary component of cells?
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What does the term 'development' refer to in biological terms?
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Which of the following best describes biochemical substances?
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Which percentage of an organism's structure is typically made up of water?
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What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?
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Which of the following best describes chitin?
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What characterizes simple carbohydrates?
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Which polysaccharide is known as animal starch?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of starch?
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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
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Which structure is responsible for transporting proteins within the cell?
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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?
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How does the plasma membrane contribute to the cell's function?
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What does hydrophobic mean in relation to cell molecules?
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Which of the following elements is one of the four most abundant in living organisms?
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What feature distinguishes a multicellular organism from a unicellular one?
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What is the main purpose of ribosomes in the cell?
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Which cellular structure is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
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What type of solution is cytosol primarily composed of?
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What defines a chiral molecule?
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Which of the following describes enantiomers?
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What characterizes a D-sugar?
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Which sugar is commonly referred to as 'brain sugar'?
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What is the main use of D-Glucose in hospitals?
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What defines diastereomers?
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What is maltose composed of?
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What is another name for D-Fructose?
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What distinguishes organic molecules from inorganic molecules?
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What is a primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?
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Which of the following statements about polysaccharides is correct?
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What is the primary structure of cellulose?
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What type of carbohydrates are sucrose and lactose classified as?
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Which property is characteristic of monosaccharides?
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Which carbohydrate acts as an energy storage polysaccharide in animals?
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How do chirality and handedness relate to carbohydrates?
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Which polysaccharide is primarily responsible for structural integrity in plants?
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What is the role of hyaluronic acid within polysaccharides?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbohydrates?
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Which carbohydrate is a major component of the energy storage in plants?
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What describes the repeating unit composition of acidic polysaccharides?
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What is a defining feature of the 'L' form of carbohydrates?
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Study Notes
Overview of Biochemistry
- Biochemistry studies molecules and reactions in living organisms.
- Reproduction:
- Asexual reproduction involves one parent.
- Sexual reproduction involves two parents.
Growth and Development
- Growth is the increase in size and volume.
- Living organisms grow through internal addition.
- Development refers to changes in shape or form throughout an organism's life cycle.
Biochemical Substances
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Bioinorganic Substances:
- Water (70%)
- Inorganic Salts (5%)
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Bioorganic Substances:
- Proteins (15%)
- Lipids (8%)
Cell Structure
- Organisms consist of one or more cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life.
- Unicellular: single cell
- Multicellular: multiple cells
Adaptation and Homeostasis
- Adaptation helps organisms survive in specific environments.
- Homeostasis maintains stable internal conditions.
Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm
- Plasma membrane separates external and internal environments, is semi-permeable.
- Cytoplasm is a water-based solution (cytosol) containing organelles.
Organelles
- Nucleus: Control center containing DNA.
- Ribosomes: Site of protein synthesis, make endoplasmic reticulum rough.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum: Processes proteins; rough ER has ribosomes.
- Golgi Apparatus: Sorts and distributes proteins and lipids.
- Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell that synthesizes ATP.
- Cytoskeleton: Provides structure and organization in cells.
- Lysosomes: Contain digestive enzymes for removing waste.
- Peroxisomes: Oxidize fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
Chemical Foundations
- Bulk Elements: H, Na, K, Ca, N, O, P, S, Cl.
- Four most abundant elements in cells: C, H, O, N (CHON).
Organic Compounds
- Organic compounds contain carbon; exceptions include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and carbonates.
- Carbon is tetravalent (forms four covalent bonds) and gives organic molecules a unique 3D structure.
Carbohydrates Classification
- Monosaccharides: Simple sugars (3-7 carbons), water-soluble, include one aldehyde or ketone group.
- Disaccharides: Two covalently bonded monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose).
- Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharides; can be storage (starch, glycogen) or structural (cellulose, chitin).
Types of Polysaccharides
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Storage Polysaccharides:
- Starch: Energy storage in plants.
- Glycogen: Energy storage in animals.
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Structural Polysaccharides:
- Cellulose: Major component of plant cell walls.
- Chitin: Provides rigidity in exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects.
Dietary Considerations
- Simple Carbohydrates: Sweet sugars found in milk and fruits, and refined sugars (sucrose).
- Complex Carbohydrates: Dietary polysaccharides that require more digestion.
Glycolipids and Proteins
- Glycoproteins: Proteins with attached oligosaccharides; play roles in cellular recognition and signaling.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of biochemistry, including molecular structures, cell biology, and the processes of growth and reproduction in living organisms. This quiz covers essential concepts such as biochemical substances and homeostasis.