1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 EXAM GRADED A+
Definition of biochemistry – answerchemistry of life; how properties of organisms
relate to their molecules
describe archaea phyologeny - answerprokaryotes
live in extreme environments (hot springs, acidic bogs, ocean floors)
Describe ATP as a biomolecule - answerATP is a small biomolecule that is critical
for energy production of cells
507 g/mol
describe bacteria phyologeny - answerprokaryotes
live in soil, water, intestines, skin
, Describe cyclic compounds and why they're good - answerring compounds that are
present in proteins, DNA, RNA, and sugar compounds; more stable for structures
and shapes and restricted movement
describe eukarya phyologeny - answereukaryotes
humans
Describe eukaryotes - answer-Humans, plants, animals, algae, fungi
-Larger, multicellular organisms (5 um to 100 um)
-Cytoplasm
-Organelles!
-Cytoskeleton
-Nucleus
-Nuclear envelope
-Ribosomes
-Smooth ER
-Golgi apparatus
-Peroxisome
-Lysosome
-Mitochondria
Describe H and O in H2O - answerBoth H and O are found in large amounts. They
are small atoms that form strong bonds. When bonded as H2O, they form a small,
polar molecule that solvates and dissolves many compounds.