22 Questions
Which element is essential for energy production, water formation, and various other functions?
Oxygen (O)
What is the key role of lipids in biological systems?
Form cell membranes
Which molecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
Nucleic acid
What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?
Enzymatic catalysis
In biochemical processes, what do enzymes primarily facilitate?
Bond formation and breaking
Which element forms the intricate carbon skeletons giving biomolecules their unique shapes and functions?
Carbon (C)
Which abbreviation represents an enzyme involved in cholesterol metabolism?
ACAT
What does the abbreviation ATP stand for in biochemistry?
Adenosine triphosphate
Which abbreviation represents the building blocks of nucleic acids?
GTP
Which abbreviation is associated with a high-density lipoprotein involved in lipid transport?
HDL
In biochemistry, what does the abbreviation mRNA represent?
Messenger RNA
Which abbreviation is associated with a common immune disorder involving deficiency in immune cells?
SCID
What distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?
Cell walls made of cellulose fibers
Which type of cells do not consist of prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria
What is the basic structural and functional unit of every organism?
Cell
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Synthesizes lipids
Which organelle is known as a membranous sac filled with hydrolytic enzymes?
Lysosome
Where is most of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell located?
Nucleus
What is the function of chloroplasts in a plant cell?
Photosynthesis
Which cellular structure regulates the entry and exit of molecules from the nucleus?
Nuclear membrane
What is the function of peroxisomes in cells?
Detoxification
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
Shaping the cell and guiding movement of organelles
Test your knowledge on the essential elements of life - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, and their roles in forming biomolecules and sustaining life processes.
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