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Which elements make up the majority of the human body's mass?
Which elements make up the majority of the human body's mass?
- Zinc, copper, manganese, and iodine
- Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur
- Sodium, chlorine, magnesium, and iron
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a biomolecule?
Which of the following is NOT considered a biomolecule?
- Vitamin (correct)
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Lipid
What is the term for molecules that are essential to biological processes?
What is the term for molecules that are essential to biological processes?
- Organic compounds
- Macromolecules
- Metabolites
- Biomolecules (correct)
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
What do organisms usually need in order to survive?
What do organisms usually need in order to survive?
Flashcards
Major body elements
Major body elements
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are the main elements in the human body's mass.
Biomolecule exclusion
Biomolecule exclusion
Vitamins are not considered biomolecules in the way that proteins or fats are.
Essential biological molecules
Essential biological molecules
Biomolecules are necessary components for life processes.
Biology subfields
Biology subfields
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Survival need
Survival need
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Study Notes
Major Elements in the Human Body
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen make up the majority of the human body’s mass.
Biomolecules
- Water is not considered a biomolecule.
Essential Molecules
- Biomolecules are essential to biological processes.
Subfields of Biology
- Biochemistry studies the chemical processes of living organisms.
- Molecular biology deals with the structure and function of biological molecules.
Requirements for Survival
- Organisms typically require water, nutrients, and energy to survive.
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