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What are the main biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?
What are the main biological macromolecules studied in biochemistry?
- Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids (correct)
- Antibodies, antigens, receptors, and neurotransmitters
- Vitamins, minerals, hormones, and enzymes
- Chromosomes, mitochondria, ribosomes, and cytoskeleton
Which sub-disciplines are included in the field of biochemistry?
Which sub-disciplines are included in the field of biochemistry?
- Genetics, ecology, and evolution
- Physiology, anatomy, and pharmacology
- Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism (correct)
- Botany, zoology, and microbiology
What is the focus of biochemistry?
What is the focus of biochemistry?
- Investigating psychological phenomena in organisms
- Understanding the chemical basis of biological processes (correct)
- Analyzing physical properties of living cells
- Studying geological processes in living organisms
What is biochemistry closely related to?
What is biochemistry closely related to?
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What does the chemistry of the cell depend upon?
What does the chemistry of the cell depend upon?
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Which group includes sugars, starch, and cellulose?
Which group includes sugars, starch, and cellulose?
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What is the term most common in biochemistry and a synonym of saccharide?
What is the term most common in biochemistry and a synonym of saccharide?
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Which biomolecule consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1?
Which biomolecule consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1?
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Which suffix is commonly used for the names of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
Which suffix is commonly used for the names of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
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Which group of saccharides is the smallest (lower molecular weight) carbohydrates and commonly referred to as sugars?
Which group of saccharides is the smallest (lower molecular weight) carbohydrates and commonly referred to as sugars?
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