CHEM 212 Biochemistry w/ Lab Module 1 problem set 2025 new version update Portage Learning

CHEM 212 Biochemistry w/ Lab Module 1 problem set 2025
new version update Portage Learning
Question 1

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What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms?



Your Answer:


1.the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules



2.chemical reactions of organisms, i.e. metabolism



3.communication within and among organisms



Biochemists study 1) the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules, 2)
chemical reactions of organisms (metabolism), and 3) communication within and among
organisms.




Question 2

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What is the definition of biochemistry?



Your Answer:

,the chemistry of life, biochemistry asks how the amazing properties of organisms relate to their
molecules



Often referred to as the chemistry of life, biochemistry asks how the remarkable properties
of organisms relate to their molecules.




Question 3

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What is another name for firefly?



Your Answer:


lightning bug



lightning bug




Question 4

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Is Li an element common in biological organisms?



Your Answer:

, no



No. See Figure 1.3 for the common elements.




Question 5

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What is known as the “medium of life”?



Your Answer:


water



Water




Question 6

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What is the bond angle associated with trigonal pyramidal shape?



Your Answer:


107.5 degrees