Introduction to Biochemistry
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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 ______

<p>Polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Common theme: Monomers form polymers through ______

<p>condensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principle areas of biochemistry with their descriptions:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biomolecules with their monomers:

<p>Lipids = Fatty acid Proteins = Amino acid Carbohydrates = Glucose Nucleic Acids = Nucleotide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following supramolecular structures with their corresponding components:

<p>Membrane = Phospholipid and membrane proteins Enzyme complex = Protein subunit Cell wall = Cellulose and other carbohydrates Chromosome = DNA and protein complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biochemistry terms with their definitions:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following areas impacted by biochemistry with their applications:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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