18 Questions
What is the main focus of the Biochemistry unit described in the text?
Exploring the structure and functions of biomolecules
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the Biochemistry module?
Explaining chemical equilibrium in living organisms
What does chemical reactivity refer to?
The ability of a substance to react with other substances
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
Which type of chemical reaction involves two or more substances interacting with each other to lead to the final products?
Synthesis reactions
What is thermodynamics concerned with?
Investigating energy transfer and transformation
What is the main function of cell metabolism?
To synthesize biomolecules
Which term refers to the sum of all biochemical reactions inside a living organism?
Metabolism
What type of reactions does anabolism involve?
Synthesizing big molecules from small molecules
Which biomolecules are mainly composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
Proteins
What is the role of enzymes and hormones in metabolic processes?
Coordinating and regulating biochemical reactions
In cell metabolism, what is catabolism responsible for?
Breaking down polymers to monomers
Which Greek alphabet letter is used to indicate the carbon atom where the amino group is attached in an amino acid?
Α (Alpha)
Which of the following amino acids is considered 'semiessential' for growing children?
Histidine (H)
Where is the carboxyl group located in a polypeptide chain's structure?
At the right-end
How many essential amino acids are mentioned in the text?
8
What type of bond is formed between amino acids in a protein structure?
Covalent bond
Which amino acid is not synthesized by the body and therefore classified as 'essential'?
Methionine (M)
Test your knowledge on the basic principles of biomedical sciences covered in the module MIS1151: Biochemistry at the School of Nursing and Midwifery for the academic year 2022-2023. Learn about biomolecules, their chemical structures, functions, metabolic pathways, and related disorders.
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