Chemistry of Life: Elements, Molecules, and Reactions

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What is the definition of a compound?

  • Atoms united by chemical bonds
  • Atoms/Molecules combine
  • Molecule is broken down
  • Two or more like atoms combined chemically (correct)

Which type of compounds dissolve in water and have high solubility?

  • Disaccharides
  • Monosaccharides
  • Organic compounds
  • Inorganic compounds (correct)

What do organic compounds mainly consist of?

  • Oxygen and nitrogen
  • Magnesium and sulfur
  • Carbon and hydrogen (correct)
  • Sodium and chlorine

What is the main function of carbohydrates as biomolecules?

<p>Used as structural materials, fuels, storage, and transportation of energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of neutral fats (triglycerides)?

<p>Providing stored energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid type forms the cell membrane?

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

From which lipid are steroids derived?

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

Which type of sugar is a precursor/parent molecule of many other molecules?

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

What is the main function of chitin?

<p>Component of exoskeletons in insects and arthropods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is an important polymer for storing sugar in animals?

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

What is the common feature of all polysaccharides?

<p>Composed of many molecules of simple sugars linked in long chains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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