Learning Exercise 1

INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY

Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________

Course & year: __________________________ Score: _________

Review Questions

1. Briefly discuss the importance of studying biochemistry.

2. Enumerate and discuss the three basic main components of a living cell.

3. Give at least three example of organelle and discuss briefly.

 Learning Exercise 2
INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY

Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________

Score: _____________

Multiple Choice. Encircle the correct answer.

1. The following are inorganic biochemical system, EXCEPT;

a. Buffers c. Mineral ions
b. Enzymes d. Water

2. The outer component of the cell enclosing the cytoplasm and cytoplasmic organelles.
a. Chromatin c. Peroxisomes
b. Cytoskeleton d. Plasma membrane

3. Sites for ATP synthesis in prokaryotes.

a. Chromosomes c. Mesosomes
b. Cytoplasmic particles d. Polysomes

4. The following are considered as principal element of living cell, EXCEPT;

a. Calcium c. Hydrogen
b. Carbon d. Oxygen

5. It is the condition in which each part of an organism have specific relationships to each other and
each part interact to perform specific function;
a. Development c. High degree of organization
b. Growth and maturation d. Metabolism

6. In prokaryotes the small circular molecule of DNA that are not part of their chromosomes is
called;
a. Nucleoid c. Plasmids
b. Nucleosomes d. Plastids

7. Organic biochemical system includes the following, EXCEPT;

a. Electrolytes c. Lipids
b. Carbohydrates d. Nucleic acid

8. Water constitute _____ percent of the mass of the human body;

a. 35 c. 75
b. 50 d. 96

9. Eukaryotic include the following, EXCEPT;

a. Blue-green algae c. Fungi
b. Green algae d. Protozoa

10. It consists of protein that supports the cell, hold organelles in place, and enable the cell change
shape.
a. Centrioles c. Endoplasmic reticulum
 b. Cytoskeleton d. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
11. Trace elements are;
a. Monoatomic ions that provides the body with electrolytes
b. The main elements that make-up the macromolecule of life
c. Metal element present in minute amount but are essential in the normal growth and
development
d. All are true to trace elements

12. These are membrane bound sacs that collect, modifies, packages; and distribute protein and
lipids manufactured in the endoplasmic reticulum.
a. Centrosomes c. Lysosomes
b. Golgi apparatus d. Peroxisome

13. It is extensive network of membrane-bound tubules extending from the outer nuclear
membrane into the cytoplasm.
a. Centrioles c. Endoplasmic reticulum
b. Cytoskeleton d. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

14. Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen accounts for approximately _____ percent of the mass
of the human body.
a. 65 c. 86
b. 75 d. 96

15. The space occupied by DNA molecule within the bacterial cell is referred to as the;
a. Bacterial chromosomes c. Genetic pool
b. Bacterial nucleoid d. Genetic zone

16. It is a large organelle usually located near the center of the cell.it controls cellular activity.
a. Mitochondria c. Peroxisomes
b. Nucleus d. Ribosomes

17. These are granular material found free in the cytoplasm or attached to a network of membrane
called the endoplasmic reticulum. They are considered to be the sites for protein synthesis.
a. Mitochondria c. Peroxisomes
b. Nucleus d. Ribosomes

18. These are small, bean-shaped, rod-shaped, long, threadlike organelles with inner and outer
membrane, and it is the major sites of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production with the cell.
a. Mitochondria c. Peroxisomes
b. Nucleus d. Ribosomes

19. These are small, membrane bound vesicle containing oxidizing enzymes (peroxidase) that
breakdown hydrogen peroxides formed as a by-product from breakdown of fatty acid and amino
acids.
a. Mitochondria c. Peroxisomes
b. Nucleus d. Ribosomes

20. It is a viscous, transparent, water material surrounding the nucleus and is enclosed by the
plasma membrane.
a. Cell membrane c. Microfilaments
b. Cytoplasm d. Microtubules