Cellular Compounds Quiz

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Which compound is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and provides cells with energy?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Fat

Which compound stores fat and releases more energy than carbohydrates?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat (correct)

Which compound is essential for cell growth and regeneration?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat
  • Proteins (correct)
  • Nucleic acids

Which compound is made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and helps the cells?

<p>Nucleic acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and provides cells with energy?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is essential for cell growth and regeneration?

<p>Proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and helps the cells?

<p>Nucleic acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Carbohydrates

  • Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
  • Primary source of energy for cells.
  • Easily digested and quickly utilized for energy.

Lipids

  • Store fat and release more energy than carbohydrates.
  • Play a significant role in long-term energy storage.
  • Also involved in cell membrane structure and hormone production.

Proteins

  • Essential for cell growth and regeneration.
  • Composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of cells.
  • Participate in numerous biological processes including metabolism and immune response.

Nucleic Acids

  • Comprised of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
  • Essential for the storage and transmission of genetic information.
  • Include DNA and RNA, crucial for cell function and protein synthesis.

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