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- describe why hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen can be considered the most important building blocks for living organisms.Briefly discuss the functions of the four types of biological molecules.Which of the following happens in all chemical reactions (involving molecules) in all living organisms? O C) Chemical energy changes form to thermal energy O A and B O A, B, and C O A) Matter changes form from one combination of atoms to a different combination of atoms O D) Electromagnetic (light) energy changes form to chemical energy O B) Chemical energy in one molecule changes form to chemical energy in another molecule O A, B, C, and D
- Statement A: The flow of matter across the earth’s subsystems involves the transformation of matter into energy. Statement B: The breakdown of glucose molecule into H2O and H2O in the process of cellular respiration corresponds to the formation of a chemical form of energy adenosine triphosphate Both statements A and B are correct Statement A is correct, statement B is incorrect. Statement A is incorrect, statement B is correct Neither statement A nor statement B is correct.Biological molecules are necessary for every living thing (every organism) to survive. They help organisms because they provide:fill out the first 3 columns for Oxygen, Carbon & Nitrogen for studying. Other Cellular Functions or Symbol Types of Chemical Bonds or Interactions with other Atoms Isotopes in Nature (most common) & Activities in which it Main Types of Biomolecules it is Part of Element Participates (e.g., as an ion, co-factor, electron donor or acceptor) Atomic (Nonpolar Covalent, Polar Covalent, lonic) Number • Single (1) nonpolar covalent bond with H, C, P or S • Single (1) polar covalent • Water Concentration of H* ions affects . 2H • Small organic molecules (hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amines, sulfhydryls) Macromolecules (all 4 types) cellular pH and the functions of (deut- erium) • 3H (tri- tium) H. many proteins within living organisms; gradients of H* concentration are key to production of ATP during cellular respiration & photosynthesis Hydrogen Atomic bonds with O or N • Hydrogen bonds with N or O atoms of other polar No. 1 molecules Охуgen atomic # ."c C Carbon…
- What happens to a molecule that is reduced during a chemical rxn? a) gains an oxygen b) becomes more positively charged c) loses a H d) gains an electrondescribe how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from food may interact with other elements to generate amino acids and/or other big carbon-based compounds that make up the body's cells and tissues.Describe why hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen can be considered the most important building blocks for living organisms. Please focus your response on the material you have learned in this course which is Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry.
- What macromolecule(s) (carb, protein, lipids, or nucleic acids contribute to the function of mitochondria?During “Chemical Evolution”, why are phospholipids important? a) They are living cells. b) They let polar and nonpolar molecules pass into and out of the micelle. c) The phosphate head makes the bilayer repel water. d) The Fatty Acid layer lets ionic molecules pass through. e) The Fatty Acid layer separates the inside water environment from the outside water environment.why is carbon considered the backbone of life?