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Biomolecules 101
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Biomolecules 101

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Which elements are the four most abundant in living organisms?

  • Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen
  • Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon (correct)
  • Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus
  • Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus
  • What is the primary composition of biomolecules?

  • Phosphorus compounds
  • Sulfur compounds
  • Carbon compounds (correct)
  • Nitrogen compounds
  • What type of bonding allows the formation of a large number of compounds in biomolecules?

  • Hydrogen bonding
  • Covalent bonding (correct)
  • Metallic bonding
  • Ionic bonding
  • How many naturally occurring chemical elements are found in biomolecules?

    <p>Around 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are biomolecules?

    <p>Organic molecules produced by living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biomolecule is characterized by the presence of hydroxyl groups?

    <p>Alcohols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional group is present in carboxylic acids?

    <p>Carbonyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biomolecules are considered polyfunctional?

    <p>Carboxylic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biomolecule accounts for more than one-half the dry weight of cells?

    <p>Carbon compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which families of organic compounds have carbonyl groups?

    <p>Aldehydes and ketones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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