9 Questions
Which of the following is the main reason why carbon is predominant in living systems?
Its ability to form long chains and rings
What are the main elements that biomolecules are composed of?
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur
What is the building block (monomer) of proteins?
Amino Acids
Which molecules compose living things according to the provided information?
Biomolecules
Why are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur significant in living organisms?
They can form stable covalent bonds
What can carbon covalently bond with?
Up to four other atoms
What is the main role of water in cells according to the provided information?
Water is a major component of cells
Which is the main reason why carbon is more abundant in living organisms than in the rest of the universe?
Its ability to form diverse organic compounds
'Nucleic Acids' are composed of which main elements according to the provided information?
'Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorous'
This quiz provides an introduction to biochemistry for nurses, focusing on biomolecules and their composition. It covers the definition of biochemistry, the building blocks and macromolecules of biomolecules, and the elements they are composed of.
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