5 Questions
What is the study of carbon-containing compounds called?
Organic chemistry
Which branch of science deals with the study of the composition and properties of matter?
Chemistry
What does the term 'bio' refer to in biochemistry?
Life
What does molecular biochemistry primarily study?
Chemical changes in living systems
What does general and inorganic chemistry primarily study?
Elements in the periodic table
Study Notes
Branches of Chemistry
- The study of carbon-containing compounds is called Organic Chemistry.
- Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the study of the composition and properties of matter.
Biochemistry
- The term 'bio' in Biochemistry refers to life or living organisms.
- Molecular Biochemistry primarily studies the structure and function of biomolecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
- General and Inorganic Chemistry primarily studies the properties and reactions of non-carbon-containing compounds, such as salts, acids, and metals.
Test your knowledge of biochemistry with this quiz covering the introduction to biochemistry, including the definition of terms and an overview of general and inorganic chemistry. See how well you understand the composition, properties, and changes of matter, as well as the energy and principles governing these changes.
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