16 Questions
What property of carbon allows it to form long chains and branches in biological molecules?
4 valence shell electrons
What property of water allows it to move up xylem against gravity?
Cohesive nature
Which property of water is responsible for its high specific heat capacity?
Polar molecule
What role does water play in regulating body temperature?
Good coolant – evaporating water removes a lot of heat energy from the organism
Which property of carbon stabilizes its structure?
Strong C-C bond
How does carbon contribute to the formation of organic molecules?
By bonding with Oxygen, Nitrogen, or Hydrogen
Which organic compound molecules consist of carbon bonded with hydrogen and hydroxyl groups?
Monosaccharides
What is the source of energy for cells?
Glucose
Which type of fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons and are saturated with hydrogens?
Saturated fatty acids
What is the function of cellulose in plants?
Structural component
What is the function of triglycerides in animals?
Energy storage
Which compound acts as an energy source, transport molecule, and structural component?
Glucose
What is the function of phospholipids in plasma membranes?
Structural component
What is the primary function of disaccharides?
Fast release for respiration
What is the main function of amphipathic molecules?
Have two distinct parts; hydrophilic and hydrophobic
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Acting as an energy source and transport molecules
Explore the special roles of carbon and water in the human body with this quiz. Understand the properties of carbon as a building block of biological molecules and the significance of water as a universal solvent and polar molecule.
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