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Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?

  • Oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus
  • Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and potassium
  • Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and calcium
  • Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)

What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?

  • Fats, sugars, vitamins, and amino acids
  • RNA, DNA, lipids, and enzymes
  • Enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and minerals
  • Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids (correct)

What is the more general name for biomolecules?

  • Biochemical substances
  • Biological materials (correct)
  • Organic compounds
  • Cellular components

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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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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