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What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

  • They act as biological catalysts to lower activation energy. (correct)
  • They increase the activation energy required.
  • They completely eliminate the need for energy in reactions.
  • They slow down the reaction rate.
  • What is metabolism primarily defined as?

  • The conversion of glucose to energy only.
  • The individual reactions that involve ATP only.
  • The genetic processes within a cell.
  • The sum of all chemical reactions occurring within a living organism. (correct)
  • What is the primary function of cellular respiration?

  • To break down glucose to produce ATP. (correct)
  • To produce proteins from amino acids.
  • To store energy as fat.
  • To convert light energy into glucose.
  • What does the central dogma of molecular biology describe?

    <p>The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for understanding biochemical processes in relation to disease therapies?

    <p>Understanding the specific structures of biological molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biological molecules are primarily responsible for energy storage and structural support?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes proteins?

    <p>They are polymers of amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lipids in biological systems?

    <p>They provide energy storage and form cellular membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these processes is NOT studied in biochemistry?

    <p>Quantum mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a polymer of nucleotides?

    <p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

    <p>They catalyze biochemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monosaccharides are most closely related to which of the following?

    <p>Polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key classes of lipids mentioned?

    <p>Fats, phospholipids, steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Branches of Chemistry

    • Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, and how it changes.
    • It's a broad field with many sub-disciplines, each focusing on specific aspects of matter.
    • Inorganic chemistry focuses on the properties and reactions of non-living substances, such as minerals and metals.
    • Organic chemistry deals with the study of carbon-containing compounds.
    • Physical chemistry explores the physical properties of substances and their changes during chemical reactions.
    • Analytical chemistry involves methods for identifying and quantifying substances.

    Biochemistry

    • Biochemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the chemistry of living organisms.
    • It studies the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    • Biochemistry overlaps considerably with biology and molecular biology.
    • It investigates metabolic pathways, enzyme mechanisms, and gene expression.
    • Examples of processes studied in biochemistry include cellular respiration, photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and DNA replication.

    Key Concepts in Chemistry

    • The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of all known chemical elements.
    • Atomic structure is the fundamental organizational component of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
    • Chemical bonds are forces that hold atoms together in molecules.
    • Types of chemical bonds include ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.
    • Chemical reactions involve the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.
    • Chemical equations represent chemical reactions using chemical formulas and stoichiometric coefficients.
    • States of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.
    • Properties of Matter: physical and chemical properties, intensive and extensive properties.
    • Acids and bases are chemicals that release or accept protons, respectively.

    Key Concepts in Biochemistry

    • Carbohydrates are essential for energy storage and structural support. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, examples include glucose and fructose.
    • Proteins are crucial for structural support, catalysing reactions, and many other functions. Proteins are polymers of amino acids.
    • Lipids are crucial for energy storage and as components of cellular membranes. Key classes of lipids include fats, phospholipids, and steroids.
    • Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information. They are polymers of nucleotides.
    • Enzymes are biological catalysts, increasing the rate of biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.
    • Metabolism refers to the sum of all chemical reactions occurring within a living organism.
    • Cellular respiration is the process where cells break down glucose to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells.
    • Photosynthesis is the process plants and other organisms use to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
    • Central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
    • Cell signaling explains how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment.
    • Biological molecules have specific structures that enable them to perform their functions.
    • Understanding biochemical processes is crucial for developing therapies for various diseases.

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