Cellular Biology Basics Quiz
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Which of the following is considered a major metal in living matter?

  • Oxygen (O)
  • Carbon (C)
  • Potassium (K) (correct)
  • Iron (Fe)

    • What makes up a large proportion of the body of a living being?

  • Organic compounds
  • Trace metals
  • Water (correct)
  • Mineral salts

    • What is the main focus of biochemistry?

  • Studying the chemical reactions of non-living matter
  • Studying the behavior of animals and plants
  • Studying the geological composition of living matter
  • Studying the chemical composition of cell parts (correct)

    • Which compounds make up the skeletal structure such as membranes, muscles, and bones?

    <p>Proteins and fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are non-structural compounds that are functionally necessary in living matter?

    <p>Hormones and enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of composition, what does biochemistry specialize in studying?

    <p>Cell parts and biological reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of biochemistry?

    <p>Studying the chemical composition of living cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components makes up the skeletal structure such as membranes, muscles, and bones?

    <p>Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is metabolism in biochemistry?

    <p>A biochemical process converting food into energy through chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anabolism involve in metabolism?

    <p>Conversion of small molecules into larger molecules of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are non-structural compounds in living matter?

    <p>Functionally necessary compounds such as hormones, enzymes, and vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trace metal found in living matter?

    <p>Iodine (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component makes up a large proportion of the human adult body?

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

    What is the role of mineral salts in living matter?

    <p>Supply essential elements like sodium, potassium, and calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are major metals found in living matter?

    <p>(Cl, K, Na, Ca, P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic components of living matter?

    <p>Water, mineral salts, organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of blood in the human body?

    <p>To carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human body consists of blood?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major component of blood that carries the rest of the blood components, proteins, and nutrients for the cells and tissues of the body?

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

    What is the major division of blood groups based on antigens present on the surface of red blood cells?

    <p>Group A, B, AB, O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is responsible for providing immunity to treat viruses and diseases?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total volume of blood is made up of plasma?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do blood cells form as a percentage of the total blood volume?

    <p>45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the carbon dioxide generated by tissues do?

    <p>It returns to the lungs to induce exhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What major function does blood perform for the body’s cells?'

    <p>$5(7 + 3)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does blood help to maintain in the human body?

    <p>Water balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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