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What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
- Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism (correct)
- Ecology, evolution, and botany
- Cell biology, genetics, and physiology
- Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry
Which discipline is closely related to biochemistry?
Which discipline is closely related to biochemistry?
- Molecular biology (correct)
- Geology
- Physics
- Astronomy
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
- The principles of mechanical engineering
- The physical structure of planets
- The behavior of subatomic particles
- The chemical basis allowing biological molecules to give rise to processes within living cells and between cells (correct)
What does much of biochemistry deal with?
What does much of biochemistry deal with?
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Which scientific methodology and research has been successful at explaining living processes?
Which scientific methodology and research has been successful at explaining living processes?
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
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How do plants synthesize carbohydrates?
How do plants synthesize carbohydrates?
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What happens to the stored carbohydrates when animals and fungi consume plants?
What happens to the stored carbohydrates when animals and fungi consume plants?
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What are the simple monomers into which complex carbohydrates are broken down during digestion?
What are the simple monomers into which complex carbohydrates are broken down during digestion?
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Where are the monosaccharides transported after resorption in the gut?
Where are the monosaccharides transported after resorption in the gut?
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