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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?
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
- Oxygen, carbon, phosphorus, and nitrogen
- Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and calcium
- Oxygen, carbon, magnesium, and nitrogen
Which of the following is not considered a biomolecule?
Which of the following is not considered a biomolecule?
- Fats
- Calcium (correct)
- Vitamins
- Carbohydrates
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
- Organic compounds
- Exogenous biomolecules
- Biological materials (correct)
- Biochemical universals
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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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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