Principles of Biomedical Sciences Module MIS1151 Quiz

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What is the main focus of the Biochemistry unit described in the text?

Exploring the structure and functions of biomolecules (correct)

Investigating the energy transfer processes in cells

Analyzing the genetic makeup of organisms

Studying chemical reactions in living organisms

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the Biochemistry module?

Defining common biochemistry terminologies

Describing metabolic processes of biomolecules

Detailing the structure of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids

Explaining chemical equilibrium in living organisms (correct)

What does chemical reactivity refer to?

The color change of a substance during a reaction

The ability of a substance to react with other substances (correct)

The physical state of a substance at room temperature

The stability of a substance in different environments

In chemical equilibrium, what does it mean when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction?

There is no net change in concentrations of reactants and products Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemical reaction involves two or more substances interacting with each other to lead to the final products?

Synthesis reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is thermodynamics concerned with?

Investigating energy transfer and transformation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cell metabolism?

To synthesize biomolecules Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the sum of all biochemical reactions inside a living organism?

Metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What type of reactions does anabolism involve?

Synthesizing big molecules from small molecules Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecules are mainly composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes and hormones in metabolic processes?

Coordinating and regulating biochemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

In cell metabolism, what is catabolism responsible for?

Breaking down polymers to monomers Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek alphabet letter is used to indicate the carbon atom where the amino group is attached in an amino acid?

Α (Alpha) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids is considered 'semiessential' for growing children?

Histidine (H) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the carboxyl group located in a polypeptide chain's structure?

At the right-end Signup and view all the answers

How many essential amino acids are mentioned in the text?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed between amino acids in a protein structure?

Covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is not synthesized by the body and therefore classified as 'essential'?

Methionine (M) Signup and view all the answers