A Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the basic building block of proteins?
Amino acids.
True or False: Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.
True.
Fill in the blank: The primary energy currency of cells is ______.
ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
What process converts glucose into pyruvate?
Glycolysis.
What are the four main types of biomolecules?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Which molecule carries genetic information?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).
What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?
Protein synthesis.
Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin K C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin K.
What is the function of hemoglobin?
To transport oxygen in the blood.
True or False: Lipids are soluble in water.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process by which DNA is copied into RNA is called ______.
Transcription.
What is the primary function of the mitochondria?
Energy production through ATP synthesis.
What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?
Peptide bond.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a monosaccharide? A) Sucrose B) Glucose C) Lactose D) Starch
B) Glucose.
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
To lower the activation energy.
True or False: All enzymes are specific to a single substrate.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the functional unit of the kidney that filters blood.
Nephron.
What is the primary structure of a protein?
The sequence of amino acids.
Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body?
Liver.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a lipid? A) Cholesterol B) Triglycerides C) Insulin D) Phospholipids
C) Insulin.
What is the main purpose of the citric acid cycle?
To generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.
True or False: Nucleic acids include both DNA and RNA.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
Chloroplast.
What is a substrate in the context of enzymatic reactions?
The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.