History of Vitalism and Modern Chemistry
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What is the primary biomarker used in pregnancy tests?

  • Glucagon
  • Thyroxine
  • HCG (correct)
  • Insulin

    • In what disorder is there a lack of phenylalanine hydroxylase?

  • Cancer
  • Gout
  • Diabetes
  • PKU (correct)

    • What method uses bacteria to test for mutations in DNA?

  • Ames test (correct)
  • PCR test
  • Western blot
  • ELISA test

    • Which substance is commonly evaluated to confirm gout?

    <p>Uric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is also utilized as a tumor marker?

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

    From the symptoms of stiffness in small joints, what disorder might a physician suspect initially?

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

    What was the term used by vitalist scientists to categorize chemical compounds of living organisms?

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

    Who disproved the Theory of Vitalism by synthesizing urea from inorganic compounds?

    <p>Friedrich Wöhler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Eduard Buchner discover in 1897 that challenged vitalistic thinking?

    <p>Yeast extract can form alcohol from a sugar solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist proposed that the combustion of a candle is similar to the respiration of animals?

    <p>Antoine Lavoisier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the starting point of biochemistry by many science historians?

    <p>Synthesis of urea from inorganic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the conclusion drawn by Eduard Buchner from his experiment with yeast extract in 1897?

    <p>Special substances called enzymes are necessary for biochemical processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of biochemistry in understanding hormonal imbalances?

    <p>Explaining the formation and function of hormones in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does uric acid accumulation impact the body?

    <p>Results in gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of vitamins and minerals supplementation according to the text?

    <p>Described in biochemistry to enhance health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what areas does biochemistry play a valuable role in agriculture?

    <p>Farming, fishery, poultry, sericulture, beekeeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are growth and reproductive-related hormones used in fisheries and livestock?

    <p>To promote growth and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can biochemical tests help monitor in agriculture and food production?

    <p>Quality of milk, water quality, food adulteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting biochemical tests on drugs?

    <p>To identify drugs with poor metabolism or excessive side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of pharmaceuticals, what is the role of serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Paxil and Zoloft?

    <p>Allowing more free serotonin to circulate in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does biochemistry contribute to in environmental science?

    <p>Studying how pollutants behave in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is genetic mapping used in biodiversity monitoring?

    <p>To determine the variety of life forms at different scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac work to improve depression?

    <p>By allowing more free serotonin to circulate in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of conducting half-life tests on biochemical drugs?

    <p>To determine how long a drug remains stable under certain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the enzyme H+PPase in plants?

    <p>Enhancing sugar transport within the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does biochemistry contribute to agriculture?

    <p>Creating high-yielding transgenic plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do plants described as autotrophs mean?

    <p>They synthesize their own food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a secondary metabolite produced by plants?

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

    How does biochemistry contribute to nutrition?

    <p>It gives insights into what humans eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of designer plants and animals synthesized through biochemistry?

    <p>They can be high-yielding and nutritionally desirable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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