Introduction To Biochemistry - Class 1 - Sept 6, 2024

Question 1

Six primary elements

Answer 1

1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
4. Nitrogen
5. (Sulphur)
6. Phosphorus

Question 2

Two most important cell organelles in biochemistry

Answer 2

1. Mitochondrion
2. Nucleus

Question 3

Four major biomolecules

Answer 3

1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic acid

Question 4

How do biomolecules act and react

Answer 4

Metabolism —> synthesis & degradation

Question 5

How is energy generated and consumed (energy metabolism)

Answer 5

ATP

Question 6

How is energy generated and consumed (energy metabolism)

Answer 6

ATP

Question 7

Five common ions

Answer 7

1. Calcium
2. Potassium
3. Magnesium
4. Chloride
5. Iron

Question 8

What are proteins

Answer 8

Macromolecules — composed of amino acids — linked through peptide bonds

Question 9

Properties of proteins

Answer 9

1. Widely distributed in cells
2. Most abundant in body
3. Most complex macromolecules
4. Most diversified biological function