18 Questions
What is the main focus of biochemistry?
The study of biology at the molecular level
What are the large molecules called that are present in living organisms?
Macromolecules
What is the role of carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acids, and proteins in the foods we eat?
They are broken down and rearranged to provide energy and building blocks
What is the branch of science that studies organic compounds?
Organic chemistry
What is the source of nutrients for humans?
The foods we eat
What is the energy-carrying molecule mentioned in the text?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What is the primary source of energy for a cell?
Catabolic reactions
Which of the following phases of glucose catabolism is anaerobic?
Glycolysis
What is the result of breaking bonds in catabolic reactions?
Energy is released
What is the purpose of enzymes in a biochemical pathway?
To facilitate chemical reactions
What is the characteristic of fermentation reactions?
They do not involve oxygen
What is the result of the biochemical pathway with 4 steps?
Compound A is converted to Compound E
What is the term for the study of compounds that contain carbon?
Organic chemistry
What is the characteristic of lichens?
They are composed of an alga and a fungus living in a mutualistic relationship
What is the term for a series of carbon atoms bonded together?
Chain
What is the characteristic of slime moulds?
They have both fungal and protozoal characteristics
What is the term for a covalent bond in which a pair of electrons is shared?
Covalent bond
What is the name of the cyclic compound with six carbons and six hydrogens?
Benzene
Learn about the basics of biochemistry, including the study of biomolecules, macromolecules, and their importance in living organisms. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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