5 Questions
Which field is concerned with the structure and function of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules?
Bioorganic chemistry
What is the study of the chemical substances found in living organisms and their interactions called?
Biochemistry
Which of the following is NOT a major type of biochemical substance in the human body?
Nucleic acids
Which type of substances do not contain carbon?
Bioinorganic substances
What percentage of the human body is composed of water?
About 70%
Study Notes
Biochemistry
- Biochemistry is the field concerned with the structure and function of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules.
- The study of the chemical substances found in living organisms and their interactions is called biochemistry.
Types of Biochemical Substances
- There are four major types of biochemical substances in the human body: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- Inorganic substances, such as water, salts, and minerals, are NOT a major type of biochemical substance.
Characteristics of Biochemical Substances
- Biochemical substances, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, contain carbon.
- Inorganic substances, such as water, do not contain carbon.
Composition of the Human Body
- The human body is composed of approximately 60% water.
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