Introduction to Chemistry Concepts Quiz
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Which of the following is not a purpose of metabolism?

  • Conversion of food to energy
  • Synthesis of inorganic compounds (correct)
  • Running cellular processes
  • Formation of new molecules

    • What is the main focus of biochemistry?

  • Study of chemical processes within non-living organisms
  • Study of chemical processes related to minerals
  • Study of chemical processes within living organisms (correct)
  • Study of chemical processes related to synthetic materials

    • What defines a mixture in chemistry?

  • Formation of new substances
  • Chemical reaction between components
  • Physically combined substances retaining their identities (correct)
  • Loss of identities of substances

    • What type of reaction involves the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy?

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

    Which branch of chemistry focuses on carbon compounds?

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

    What is the main focus of biochemistry?

    <p>Studying chemical processes in living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of chemistry focuses on carbon compounds?

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

    What defines a mixture in chemistry?

    <p>A material made up of two or more different substances which are physically combined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction involves the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy?

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

    Which category of metabolism involves the synthesis of compounds needed by the living system?

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

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