Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms at the molecular level.

Water is central to biochemistry because most biomolecules assume their shapes and functions in response to the physical and chemical properties of water. Additionally, most biochemical reactions take place in water and water itself actively participates in many chemical reactions that support life.

Water is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It has a high boiling point and heat of vaporization, allowing it to remain in the liquid state at temperatures characteristic of much of the earth's surface.

<p>Biomolecules are the molecules that make up living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water is classified as a polar molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 g/mol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>200,000,000 g/mol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural element</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural element</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amino acids, purines, and pyrimidines</p> Signup and view all the answers