15 Questions
What is the main focus of biochemistry?
Understanding chemical processes in living cells
Which of the following is considered a macromolecule in biochemistry?
Carbohydrates
What are biomolecules?
Substances that play roles in chemical and biological processes in living organisms
In biochemistry, what is the function of lipids?
Energy storage and structural components of cell membranes
What is the significance of understanding the interactions of biomolecules in biochemistry?
To comprehend the complexity of biological systems
What is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of the total cell mass?
Water
Which type of cells has considerable internal structure with distinctive membrane-enclosed organelles?
Eukaryotic cells
Which of the following is NOT a type of subcellular organelle?
Glycogen
What is the site of conversion of radiant energy to chemical energy in plant cells?
Chloroplasts
Which of the following statements is true about prokaryotic cells?
Respiratory system is closely associated with its plasma membrane
What defines health from a biochemical viewpoint?
When all intra- and extracellular reactions are at optimal rates
Which of the following is a micromolecule according to the text?
Sodium
Where does the genetic information needed for cell maintenance pass from one generation to the next?
One generation to the other
What is the fundamental unit of life according to modern cell theory?
Cells
What are small non-living structures found within cell cytoplasm called?
Cell inclusions
Explore the fundamentals of biochemistry, including the science of chemical constituents in living cells and the molecular processes they undergo. Learn about the types of molecules found in biological systems and the objective of biochemistry at the molecular level.
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