10 Questions
Which of the following biomolecules has a carbonyl group?
Aldehyde
What is a characteristic of carbon atoms that is of great significance in biology?
Their ability to form very stable single bonds with up to four other carbon atoms
What is the percentage of total mass of most cells that is made up by the four most abundant elements in living organisms?
More than 99%
What is the primary element that the chemistry of living things is organized around?
Carbon
What is a characteristic of many biomolecules?
They are poly-functional
What is the approximate angle between any two bonds in a carbon atom?
109.5 degrees
What is the average bond length of a single carbon bond?
0.154mm
What is a characteristic of a double bond in carbon atoms?
It is shorter and more rigid than a single bond
What is unique about carbon's ability to form molecules?
It can form molecules of widely different sizes, shapes, and composition
What is a possible reason why carbon compounds were selected for the molecular machinery of cells?
Carbon's bonding versatility with itself and other elements
Learn about biomolecules, which are formed by living organisms, and their varying functional groups that confer specific chemical properties. Understand the different families of organic compounds, including alcohols, amines, aldehydes, and ketones. Test your knowledge of these compounds and their characteristics!
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