Portage Learning Chem 210 Biochemistry Module 1 Exam with complete solution

Definition of biochemistry - ANSWER-chemistry of life; how properties of organisms relate to their molecules What are the 3 things biochemists study? - ANSWER-1. The relationship between structure and function of biomolecules 2. Chemical reactions of organisms (metabolism) 3. Communication within and among organisms What are bulk elements? - ANSWER-Elements that are abundant in living organisms What are trace elements? - ANSWER-Elements that are less abundant in organisms but still crucial for life Name the bulk elements (10) - ANSWER-H, Na, K, Ca, C, N, O, P, S, Cl Name the trace elements (13) - ANSWER-Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, W, Se, I What's another word for a firefly? - ANSWER-Lightning bug Explain the chemical reaction of lightning bugs - ANSWER-The chemical reaction is called biolumine