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What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
What are the primary metabolites that are considered biomolecules?
- Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids (correct)
- Enzymes, antibodies, RNA, and DNA
- Starch, cellulose, cholesterol, and insulin
- Water, minerals, vitamins, and hormones
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
Which elements make up 96% of the human body's mass?
- Copper, zinc, selenium, and iodine
- Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
- Sodium, chlorine, magnesium, and iron
What are some examples of small biomolecules?
What are some examples of small biomolecules?
- Antibodies and enzymes
- RNA and DNA
- Starch and cellulose
- Vitamins and hormones (correct)
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
What are endogenous biomolecules?
What are endogenous biomolecules?
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 considered as biomolecules?
What are examples of primary metabolites considered as biomolecules?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
What are endogenous biomolecules?
What are endogenous biomolecules?
What are small molecules that are considered biomolecules?
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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