5 Questions
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
Biological materials
What is the term for biomolecules produced within the organism?
Endogenous biomolecules
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Biochemistry and molecular biology
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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