Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main difference between organic and inorganic compounds?
What is the main difference between organic and inorganic compounds?
- Inorganic compounds have a carbon backbone, while organic compounds do not.
- organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic compounds do not. (correct)
- Organic compounds are acidic, while inorganic compounds are basic.
- Organic compounds are man-made, while inorganic compounds are naturally occurring.
What is the function of proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the function of proteins in the plasma membrane?
- Maintaining cell shape
- Energy storage
- Helping with DNA duplication
- Transporting molecules in and out of the cell (correct)
Which molecule makes up the cell membrane?
Which molecule makes up the cell membrane?
- Proteins
- Lipids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids
What are the three main parts of the cell membrane called?
What are the three main parts of the cell membrane called?
What is the lowest number on the pH scale considered?
What is the lowest number on the pH scale considered?
What do we call a synthesis combining substances without releasing or absorbing energy?
What do we call a synthesis combining substances without releasing or absorbing energy?
What type of bond involves an uneven sharing of electrons between atoms?
What type of bond involves an uneven sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which type of covalent bond involves an equal sharing of electrons?
Which type of covalent bond involves an equal sharing of electrons?
What is the fluid found inside the cell known as?
What is the fluid found inside the cell known as?
Which of the following elements are considered as major elements in the human body?
Which of the following elements are considered as major elements in the human body?