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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?
- Hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium
- Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
- Oxygen, carbon, calcium, and nitrogen
What are the primary metabolites that are considered as biomolecules?
What are the primary metabolites that are considered as biomolecules?
- Starch, cellulose, cholesterol, and RNA
- Enzymes, antibodies, vitamins, and sugars
- Water, minerals, vitamins, and hormones
- Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids (correct)
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
What is the more general name for biomolecules?
- Organic compounds
- Cellular components
- Biochemical substances
- Biological materials (correct)
Where are exogenous biomolecules usually obtained from?
Where are exogenous biomolecules usually obtained from?
What subfields study biomolecules and their reactions?
What subfields study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
What are examples of primary metabolites?
What are examples of primary metabolites?
What is the general term for molecules present in organisms that are essential to biological processes?
What is the general term for molecules present in organisms that are essential to biological processes?
What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?
Which fields of study focus on the research of biomolecules and their reactions?
Which fields of study focus on the research of biomolecules and their reactions?
Study Notes
Composition of Human Body
- Oxygen (O), Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Nitrogen (N) make up 96% of the human body's mass.
Biomolecules
- Primary metabolites are biomolecules that are essential for maintaining life, such as carbohydrates, amino acids, and fatty acids.
- Biomolecules are also referred to as biochemicals.
- Exogenous biomolecules are usually obtained from the environment or diet.
Study of Biomolecules
- Biochemistry and molecular biology are subfields that study biomolecules and their reactions.
Biomolecule Examples
- Examples of primary metabolites include carbohydrates, amino acids, and fatty acids.
Essential Biomolecules
- Biomolecules are molecules present in organisms that are essential to biological processes.
- Organisms usually need exogenous biomolecules in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive.
Fields of Study
- Biochemistry and molecular biology are fields of study that focus on the research of biomolecules and their reactions.
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Test your knowledge of biomolecules with this quiz! Explore the essential macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids that are crucial for biological processes in organisms.
