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Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which of the following is not considered a biomolecule?
Which of the following is not considered a biomolecule?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What are the subfields that study biomolecules and their reactions?
What are the subfields that study biomolecules and their reactions?
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What are biomolecules that are produced within the organism called?
What are biomolecules that are produced within the organism called?
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Study Notes
Biomolecules and Their Classification
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen make up 96% of the human body's mass.
Biomolecules vs. Non-Biomolecules
- Inorganic compounds, such as salts and minerals, are not considered biomolecules.
General Classification of Biomolecules
- The more general name for biomolecules is organic compounds.
Subfields of Biomolecule Study
- Biochemistry and molecular biology are the subfields that study biomolecules and their reactions.
Endogenous Biomolecules
- Biomolecules that are produced within the organism are called endogenous biomolecules.
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Test your knowledge of biomolecules with this quiz! Explore the essential macromolecules and small molecules involved in biological processes, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
