Biochemistry Quiz
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What is biochemistry defined as?

  • The science concerned with cell biology
  • The study of molecular genetics
  • The science concerned with the chemical basis of life (correct)
  • The study of living organisms

    • How are lipids defined?

  • Compounds relatively insoluble in water but freely soluble in non-polar organic solvent (correct)
  • Compounds insoluble in both water and organic solvents
  • Compounds soluble in water and non-polar organic solvents
  • Compounds soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents

    • What is the main function of lipids?

  • Transport of oxygen in the body
  • Storage form of energy (correct)
  • Regulation of metabolic processes
  • Structural support for cells

    • How can biochemistry be described?

    <p>The science concerned with the chemical constituents of living cells and the processes they undergo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural unit of living systems?

    <p>The cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of biochemistry?

    <p>Chemical constituents of living cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are lipids defined?

    <p>Relatively insoluble in water and freely soluble in non-polar organic solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lipids?

    <p>Storage form of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area does biochemistry have a significant overlap?

    <p>Cell biology, molecular biology, and molecular genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can biochemistry be described?

    <p>The science concerned with the chemical basis of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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