Week 2 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up 95-96% of all living matter?
A
Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen
2
Q
What makes up 4% of all living matter?
A
Potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and sulfur
3
Q
What kinds of trace elements are in living matter?
A
iodine, magnesium
4
Q
What’s the most important “building block” biomolecule?
A
carbon
5
Q
What are vitamins and essential amino acids?
A
Micronutrients that have to be physically consumed
