Foundations in Biochemistry Quiz

What (general) are the monomeric units of proteins and nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Phosphate

What is the parent sugar of most carbohydrates?

What functional group do membrane lipids and nucleotides have in common?

What are the organic elements?

What qualifies as potential energy sources?

• Sugars

• Fats

• Sunlight

• Non food sources

How energy can be 'wasted' to surroundings in terms of enthalpy?

Which form of chemical potential energy is commonly generated by cells?

What does the 'º designation imply?

Why are 'standard conditions' helpful when considering series of reactions?

What is the difference between endergonic versus exergonic reaction?