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Biomolecules Quiz

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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?

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?

Organic compounds

Cellular components

Biochemical substances

Biological materials (correct)

Where are exogenous biomolecules usually obtained from?

External sources such as certain nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What subfields study biomolecules and their reactions?

Biochemistry and molecular biology Signup and view all the answers

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

Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of primary metabolites?

Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for molecules present in organisms that are essential to biological processes?

Biological materials Signup and view all the answers

What do organisms usually need in addition to endogenous biomolecules to survive?

Exogenous biomolecules Signup and view all the answers

Which fields of study focus on the research of biomolecules and their reactions?

Biochemistry and molecular biology Signup and view all the answers

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.