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What are the essential constituents of our food according to the text?
What are the essential constituents of our food according to the text?
- Proteins and nucleic acids
- Proteins and carbohydrates (correct)
- Carbohydrates and lipids
- Lipids and nucleic acids
What does biochemistry study?
What does biochemistry study?
- Ecological interactions of organisms
- Chemical reactions within living systems (correct)
- Genetic makeup of organisms
- Physical properties of living organisms
What does the pursuit of knowledge within a living system fall under?
What does the pursuit of knowledge within a living system fall under?
- Biology
- Physics
- Biochemistry (correct)
- Genetics
What are living systems made up of according to the text?
What are living systems made up of according to the text?
What is the most amazing thing about a living system according to the text?
What is the most amazing thing about a living system according to the text?
What are the essential constituents of our food according to the text?
What are the essential constituents of our food according to the text?
What is the main focus of biochemistry according to the text?
What is the main focus of biochemistry according to the text?
Which biomolecules are classified based on their structures according to the text?
Which biomolecules are classified based on their structures according to the text?
What are living systems composed of according to the text?
What are living systems composed of according to the text?
What is the most amazing thing about a living system according to the text?
What is the most amazing thing about a living system according to the text?
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Study Notes
Constituents of Food and Living Systems
- Essential constituents of our food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
- Living systems are made up of: atoms, molecules, and biomolecules
Biochemistry
- Biochemistry studies: the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
- Main focus of biochemistry: understanding the chemical basis of life
Biomolecules
- Biomolecules classified based on their structures: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Characteristics of Living Systems
- Most amazing thing about a living system: its ability to maintain its internal environment despite changes in the external environment
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