Biology 5090 · O Level · Biological molecules

Biological molecules — practice question

Fig. 3.1 uses a bar chart to show what percentage of total human body mass is contributed by the five most frequent elements in the human body.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the percentage of total human body mass that is made up by the three most common elements.

(a(ii))[2]

Name two kinds of substance in the human body that consist only of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

(b(i))[3]

Discuss why water accounts for such a large proportion of an adult’s total body mass.

(b(ii))[3]

Explain why a cell from human tissue bursts when it is placed in water.

(c)[2]

Suggest one tissue with a relatively high percentage mass of nitrogen and explain your answer.

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