NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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Organic Compounds accounts for 25-30% cell of weight
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass.
Detailed explanation-2: -As a result of the rich and diverse metabolic processes that make cells work, living chemistry is largely built around carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen, with these elemental components serving as the key building blocks making up the cell’s dry weight.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most organic compounds making up our cells and body belong to one of four classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These molecules are incorporated into our bodies with the food we eat.
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