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What is the primary role of bioelements in living organisms?
What is the primary role of bioelements in living organisms?
Which group of bioelements makes up approximately 95% of living matter?
Which group of bioelements makes up approximately 95% of living matter?
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary bioelement?
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary bioelement?
What is the primary function of Zinc (Zn) in the human body?
What is the primary function of Zinc (Zn) in the human body?
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Which bioelement is essential for the hardening of tooth enamel?
Which bioelement is essential for the hardening of tooth enamel?
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Which statement about biomolecules is true?
Which statement about biomolecules is true?
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What distinguishes organic molecules from inorganic molecules?
What distinguishes organic molecules from inorganic molecules?
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Which of the following essential substances is considered an inorganic molecule?
Which of the following essential substances is considered an inorganic molecule?
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Study Notes
Bioelements
- Bioelements are the chemical elements needed for a species to develop normally.
- Primary bioelements (CHONPS) are carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S). These make up about 95% of living matter.
- Secondary bioelements (Ca, Na, K, Cl, Mg, Fe, I) are necessary for osmotic balance and metabolism, comprising about 4.5% of living matter.
- Trace/Micronutrients (like Fluorine - F, Copper - Cu, Zinc - Zn, Cobalt - Co) are present in small amounts (around 0.5%) and have specific roles in the organism.
Primary Bioelements (CHONPS)
- Carbon (C): crucial for building organic molecules.
- Hydrogen (H): essential for many biological functions.
- Oxygen (O): plays a vital role in metabolic processes.
- Nitrogen (N): important component of proteins and nucleic acids.
- Phosphorus (P): critical for energy transfer and DNA structure.
- Sulfur (S): a key component of certain amino acids and proteins.
Secondary Bioelements (e.g., Ca, Na, K, Cl, Mg, Fe, I)
- Calcium (Ca): essential for structure and function of bones and teeth.
- Sodium (Na): involved in nerve impulse transmission.
- Potassium (K): crucial for muscle function and nerve impulse transmission.
- Chlorine (Cl): plays a role in maintaining fluid balance.
- Magnesium (Mg): involved in many enzymatic reactions.
- Iron (Fe): vital for oxygen transport.
- Iodine (I): necessary for hormone production.
Trace/Micronutrients (e.g., Fluorine - F, Copper - Cu, Zinc - Zn, Cobalt - Co)
- Fluorine (F): strengthens tooth enamel.
- Copper (Cu): stimulates the immune system.
- Zinc (Zn): regulates protein and lipid metabolism, involved in insulin formation, important for the immune system and membrane stabilization.
- Cobalt (Co): involved in testosterone production.
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This quiz explores the essential bioelements required for normal development in species. It covers primary bioelements like CHONPS, secondary bioelements, and trace nutrients, highlighting their specific roles and significance in living matter. Test your knowledge on the building blocks of life!
