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What property of carbon allows it to form long chains and branches in biological molecules?
What property of carbon allows it to form long chains and branches in biological molecules?
- Strong C-C bond
- Bonding with Oxygen, Nitrogen, or Hydrogen
- Being a basic building block of biological molecules
- 4 valence shell electrons (correct)
What property of water allows it to move up xylem against gravity?
What property of water allows it to move up xylem against gravity?
- Universal solvent property
- High boiling point
- Maximum density at 4°C
- Cohesive nature (correct)
Which property of water is responsible for its high specific heat capacity?
Which property of water is responsible for its high specific heat capacity?
- Cohesive nature
- Universal solvent property
- Polar molecule (correct)
- Maximum density at 4°C
What role does water play in regulating body temperature?
What role does water play in regulating body temperature?
Which property of carbon stabilizes its structure?
Which property of carbon stabilizes its structure?
How does carbon contribute to the formation of organic molecules?
How does carbon contribute to the formation of organic molecules?
Which organic compound molecules consist of carbon bonded with hydrogen and hydroxyl groups?
Which organic compound molecules consist of carbon bonded with hydrogen and hydroxyl groups?
What is the source of energy for cells?
What is the source of energy for cells?
Which type of fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons and are saturated with hydrogens?
Which type of fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons and are saturated with hydrogens?
What is the function of cellulose in plants?
What is the function of cellulose in plants?
What is the function of triglycerides in animals?
What is the function of triglycerides in animals?
Which compound acts as an energy source, transport molecule, and structural component?
Which compound acts as an energy source, transport molecule, and structural component?
What is the function of phospholipids in plasma membranes?
What is the function of phospholipids in plasma membranes?
What is the primary function of disaccharides?
What is the primary function of disaccharides?
What is the main function of amphipathic molecules?
What is the main function of amphipathic molecules?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
