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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?
What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the term for biomolecules produced within the organism?
What is the term for biomolecules produced within the organism?
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Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
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Study Notes
Human Body Composition
- Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen make up 96% of the human body's mass.
Biomolecules
- The primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
General Name for Biomolecules
- Biomolecules are also referred to as biochemicals.
Endogenous Biomolecules
- Biomolecules produced within the organism are known as endogenous biomolecules.
Subfields of Biology
- Biochemistry and molecular biology are the subfields of biology that study biomolecules and their reactions.
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Test your knowledge of essential biomolecules with this quiz! Explore the roles and structures of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in biological processes.
