Introduction to Biochemistry
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Which general formula is commonly associated with carbohydrates?

  • C6H12O5
  • CH3COOH
  • C2 (H2O)2
  • Cx (H2O)y (correct)

What is the molecular formula of glucose?

  • C2 (H2O)2
  • C6H12O5
  • C6H12O6 (correct)
  • CH3COOH

Which compound fits the general formula C2 (H2O)2 but is not classified as a carbohydrate?

  • Sucrose
  • Acetic acid (CH3COOH) (correct)
  • Glucose
  • Rhamnose (C6H12O5)

How are carbohydrates chemically defined?

<p>Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common sugar used in our homes?

<p>Sucrose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain that deals with the chemical processes within living systems?

<p>Biochemistry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecules are discussed in the provided text?

<p>Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common examples of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?

<p>Starch, glucose, cane sugar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule is primarily produced by plants?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do biomolecules like proteins and carbohydrates contribute to living systems?

<p>They constitute the molecular logic of life processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between DNA and RNA according to the text?

<p>DNA is involved in protein synthesis, RNA is the genetic material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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