Introduction to Biochemistry Questions with Answers
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Describe and explain the major branches of the science of chemistry? - Correct
Answer Chemistry is the study of the composition, function, interaction and structure
of matter.
There are three different branches of science of chemistry -
Inorganic, Organic and biochemistry.
What is known as the "molecular logic of life" - Correct Answer We all look different
on the outside but when we break us down on to the molecular level we have a lot of
similarity which is known as the molecular logic of life.
Biochemistry - Correct Answer This is the study of the matter that makes up the
living organism. We all look different but at the molecular level we have similar
organization and stuff.
There will be some biochemical differences between organisms but these
adaptations will be within the same chemical framework
Describe the major properties that distinguish living organisms from inanimate forms
of matter? What are the major biochemical topics that define and explain those
major properties (that distinguish between living vs. nonliving)? - Correct Answer 1.
Living organisms show a high degree of chemical complexity and microscopic
organization
2. Living organisms extract, transform and use energy from their environment
3. Living have the capability of precise self-replication and self-assembly
4. Living organisms have the capacity to sensing and responding to changes in their
surroundings by changing their internal chemistry
5. Living organisms have defines functions for each of their components and
regulated interactions among them.
Describe and explain the chemical composition, structure and function of
biomolecules - Correct Answer Biomolecules are chemical compounds that are
present in living organisms.
They are organic and macromolecules.
They can be found in either a chain or a ring and can have a molecular weight in the
range of a few thousand to many millions.
Their function is dependent on their correct 3D structure.
There are four major classes - carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Configuration - Correct Answer Parts that are fixed and if we wanted to change
them we would have to break the covalent bonds, rearrange atoms and reform R vs.
S, cis vs. trans
Latest Update 2024
Describe and explain the major branches of the science of chemistry? - Correct
Answer Chemistry is the study of the composition, function, interaction and structure
of matter.
There are three different branches of science of chemistry -
Inorganic, Organic and biochemistry.
What is known as the "molecular logic of life" - Correct Answer We all look different
on the outside but when we break us down on to the molecular level we have a lot of
similarity which is known as the molecular logic of life.
Biochemistry - Correct Answer This is the study of the matter that makes up the
living organism. We all look different but at the molecular level we have similar
organization and stuff.
There will be some biochemical differences between organisms but these
adaptations will be within the same chemical framework
Describe the major properties that distinguish living organisms from inanimate forms
of matter? What are the major biochemical topics that define and explain those
major properties (that distinguish between living vs. nonliving)? - Correct Answer 1.
Living organisms show a high degree of chemical complexity and microscopic
organization
2. Living organisms extract, transform and use energy from their environment
3. Living have the capability of precise self-replication and self-assembly
4. Living organisms have the capacity to sensing and responding to changes in their
surroundings by changing their internal chemistry
5. Living organisms have defines functions for each of their components and
regulated interactions among them.
Describe and explain the chemical composition, structure and function of
biomolecules - Correct Answer Biomolecules are chemical compounds that are
present in living organisms.
They are organic and macromolecules.
They can be found in either a chain or a ring and can have a molecular weight in the
range of a few thousand to many millions.
Their function is dependent on their correct 3D structure.
There are four major classes - carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Configuration - Correct Answer Parts that are fixed and if we wanted to change
them we would have to break the covalent bonds, rearrange atoms and reform R vs.
S, cis vs. trans
