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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?
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
- Oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus
- Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and potassium
- Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and calcium
What are the large macromolecules referred to as primary metabolites?
What are the large macromolecules referred to as primary metabolites?
- Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids (correct)
- Proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and vitamins
- Carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones
- Lipids, vitamins, hormones, and enzymes
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
Which subfields of biology study biomolecules and their reactions?
- Genetics and microbiology
- Biochemistry and molecular biology (correct)
- Physiology and anatomy
- Ecology and botany
What term is used as a more general name for biomolecules?
What term is used as a more general name for biomolecules?
Which type of biomolecules are often produced within the organism?
Which type of biomolecules are often produced within the organism?