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What are examples of primary metabolites?
What are examples of primary metabolites?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
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What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
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What are examples of primary metabolites?
What are examples of primary metabolites?
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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?
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What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
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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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What is a more general name for biomolecules?
What is a more general name for biomolecules?
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Study Notes
Biomolecules and Their Significance
- Primary metabolites include carbohydrates, amino acids, and fatty acids, which are essential for energy production, growth, and development.
- The human body's mass is comprised of 96% oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
Biomolecule Reactions and Requirements
- Biochemistry and molecular biology are subfields of biology that study biomolecules and their reactions.
- In addition to endogenous biomolecules, organisms typically require water, energy, and nutrients to survive.
Biomolecule Classification
- Biomolecules are also referred to as biochemicals, highlighting their role in biological processes.
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Test your knowledge about essential molecules in organisms and their roles in biological processes. Explore primary metabolites, macromolecules, vitamins, and hormones.
