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What are the three main fields into which biochemistry may be divided?

  • Ecology, botany, and zoology
  • Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism (correct)
  • Microbiology, immunology, and biotechnology
  • Genetics, cell biology, and physiology
  • What are the main biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?

  • Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids (correct)
  • RNA, DNA, ATP, and glucose
  • Fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes
  • Hormones, antibodies, antigens, and neurotransmitters
  • What is the main focus of biochemistry?

  • Studying the geological processes in living organisms
  • Understanding the chemical basis of biological processes (correct)
  • Exploring the physical structure of living organisms
  • Investigating the impact of environmental factors on biological systems
  • What is biochemistry closely related to?

    <p>Molecular biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to biological macromolecules, what else does the chemistry of the cell depend upon?

    <p>Reactions of small molecules and ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of anabolism in metabolism?

    <p>Anabolism involves the synthesis of compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, consuming energy in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of catabolism in metabolism?

    <p>Catabolism involves the breaking down of compounds to release energy for cellular processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of metabolic pathways in metabolism?

    <p>Metabolic pathways organize chemical reactions, transforming one chemical into another through a series of steps facilitated by specific enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of metabolism in living organisms?

    <p>The primary function of metabolism is the conversion of food to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of enzyme-catalyzed reactions in metabolism?

    <p>Enzyme-catalyzed reactions allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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