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Unit 1: Biochemistry Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary focus of biochemistry? Biochemistry focuses on the chemical processes and substances that occur in living organisms. What are the most common elements found in biological molecules? Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitr...

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Unit 1: Biochemistry Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary focus of biochemistry?


✔✔ Biochemistry focuses on the chemical processes and substances that occur in living

organisms.




What are the most common elements found in biological molecules?


✔✔ Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus are the most common elements

in biological molecules.




How do hydrogen bonds contribute to the properties of water?


✔✔ Hydrogen bonds create cohesion, adhesion, and high specific heat in water, making it

essential for life.




What is a functional group in biochemistry?


✔✔ A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that determines the

molecule's chemical behavior.




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, What role do proteins play in cellular functions?


✔✔ Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, signaling molecules, and transporters in

cellular processes.




What is a macromolecule, and what are some examples?


✔✔ A macromolecule is a large, complex molecule made up of smaller subunits. Examples

include proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.




How do enzymes speed up biochemical reactions?


✔✔ Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, allowing them to proceed faster.




What is the difference between anabolism and catabolism?


✔✔ Anabolism involves building larger molecules from smaller ones, while catabolism breaks

down large molecules into smaller components.




What is the function of nucleic acids in the cell?


✔✔ Nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.




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