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What is the main role of covalent bonds in biological structures?
What is the main role of covalent bonds in biological structures?
Which element, in addition to carbon, is commonly found in biomolecules?
Which element, in addition to carbon, is commonly found in biomolecules?
How does ATP serve as the chemical currency of energy?
How does ATP serve as the chemical currency of energy?
Which type of carbon-based molecule can have linear, cyclic, branched, and planar structures?
Which type of carbon-based molecule can have linear, cyclic, branched, and planar structures?
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In living systems, where does the energy required to maintain life primarily come from?
In living systems, where does the energy required to maintain life primarily come from?
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Which of the following is NOT an essential element for life, besides carbon?
Which of the following is NOT an essential element for life, besides carbon?
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What is the central role of a carbon atom in biomolecules?
What is the central role of a carbon atom in biomolecules?
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Which statement accurately describes the 3D structure of macromolecules?
Which statement accurately describes the 3D structure of macromolecules?
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What distinguishes anabolism from catabolism?
What distinguishes anabolism from catabolism?
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Why is the spatial separation of energy-yielding and energy-consuming reactions important in eukaryotic cells?
Why is the spatial separation of energy-yielding and energy-consuming reactions important in eukaryotic cells?
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Which statement best describes the role of metabolism in living organisms?
Which statement best describes the role of metabolism in living organisms?
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Which characteristic defines living matter according to the text?
Which characteristic defines living matter according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT an inorganic precursor converted to metabolites in living systems?
Which of the following is NOT an inorganic precursor converted to metabolites in living systems?
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What are the major constituents of cells according to the text?
What are the major constituents of cells according to the text?
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What is the function of macromolecules in cells?
What is the function of macromolecules in cells?
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Which organelles are involved in synthesis reactions (anabolism) within a cell?
Which organelles are involved in synthesis reactions (anabolism) within a cell?
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What is the significance of the three-dimensional structure of molecules?
What is the significance of the three-dimensional structure of molecules?
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What do macromolecules primarily consist of?
What do macromolecules primarily consist of?
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