Plant Biochemistry

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What is plant biochemistry?

Plant biochemistry involves the study of the biochemistry of autotrophic organisms such as photosynthesis and other biochemical processes specific to plants.

What are the two types of biochemical substances?

The two types of biochemical substances are bioinorganic substances and bioorganic substances.

What are examples of bioinorganic substances?

Examples of bioinorganic substances include water and inorganic salts.

What are examples of bioorganic substances?

Examples of bioorganic substances include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of complex bio organic/inorganic molecules?

Examples of complex bio organic/inorganic molecules include enzymes, vitamins, DNA, RNA, and hemoglobin. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organisms does plant biochemistry primarily focus on?

Plants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of representing biochemical pathways as route maps?

To illustrate how one reaction leads to another (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a bioorganic substance?

Water (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecules have no life in and of themselves?

Complex bioorganic/bioinorganic substances (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of plant biochemistry?

It encompasses the cellular, ecological, and environmental levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

Plant Biochemistry

Study of biochemical processes in plants, focusing on autotrophic organisms like photosynthesis.

Bioinorganic Substances

Biochemical substances that are not carbon-based.