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Biochemistry

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Set 1 Biochemistry And The Language Of Chemistry

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The water content in the human body is approximately:

A) 90%.
B) 80%.
C) 70%.
D) 60%.
E) 50%.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The four most abundant chemical elements in living systems are:

A) hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur and phosphorus.
B) hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen.
C) sodium, potassium, carbon and oxygen.
D) sodium, potassium, nitrogen and sulfur.
E) carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and potassium.

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Question 3

(Short Answer)

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An amphipathic molecule provides the foundation for biological membranes because they have both ________ and ________ functional groups.

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hydrophobi...

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