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Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
Where are biomolecules produced within an organism?
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What do organisms usually need to survive in terms of biomolecules?
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Study Notes
Biomolecules
- Oxygen (O), Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Nitrogen (N) make up 96% of the human body's mass.
Types of Biomolecules
- Primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Biomolecule Classification
- The more general name for biomolecules is organic compounds.
Biomolecule Production
- Biomolecules are produced within an organism's cells.
Biomolecule Necessity
- Organisms usually need carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids to survive.
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Test your knowledge of essential molecules in organisms and their role in biological processes with this quiz on biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones.
