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What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
What are some examples of small biomolecules?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
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What are endogenous biomolecules?
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Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
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What are examples of primary metabolites considered as biomolecules?
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Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
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What are endogenous biomolecules?
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What are small molecules that are considered biomolecules?
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Biomolecules
- Primary metabolites considered biomolecules include carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleotides, and lipids.
- The human body's mass is comprised of 96% oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
- Small biomolecules include glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, and hormones such as insulin and adrenaline.
- Subfields of biology that study biomolecules and their reactions include biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular genetics.
- Endogenous biomolecules are those produced within an organism, such as hormones, ATP, and cholesterol.
- Small molecules that are considered biomolecules include vitamins, neurotransmitters, and antioxidants.
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Test your knowledge of biomolecules with this quiz! Explore the essential macromolecules and small molecules involved in biological processes, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
