10 Questions
Biochemistry is defined as a subject that links between the ______ and ______, so it is also called the bridging science
biology, chemistry
Biochemistry = chemistry of ______
life
Biochemists use physical and chemical principles to explain biology at the ______ level
molecular
Many Important Biomolecules are ______
Polymers
Common theme: Monomers form polymers through ______
condensations
Match the following principle areas of biochemistry with their descriptions:
Structure and function of biological macromolecules = Study of large molecules essential to life Metabolism – anabolic and catabolic processes = Study of energy production and utilization in living organisms Molecular Genetics – How life is replicated = Study of inheritance and genetic information transfer Regulation of protein synthesis = Study of control mechanisms for protein production
Match the following biomolecules with their monomers:
Lipids = Fatty acid Proteins = Amino acid Carbohydrates = Glucose Nucleic Acids = Nucleotide
Match the following supramolecular structures with their corresponding components:
Membrane = Phospholipid and membrane proteins Enzyme complex = Protein subunit Cell wall = Cellulose and other carbohydrates Chromosome = DNA and protein complex
Match the following biochemistry terms with their definitions:
Condensations = Process of linking monomers to form polymers Hydrolysis = Process of breaking down polymers into monomers Monomers = Simple organic compounds that serve as building blocks for polymers Polymers = Large molecules formed by linking together monomers
Match the following areas impacted by biochemistry with their applications:
Medicine = Healthcare and pharmaceutical treatments Agriculture = Improving crop production and food quality Industrial applications = Utilizing bio-based materials in manufacturing processes Environmental applications = Addressing pollution and sustainability challenges
Learn about the fundamental principles of biochemistry and how it connects biology and chemistry to study life at the molecular level. Explore the impact of biochemistry in fields such as medicine and agriculture.
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