14 Questions
What elements make up organic molecules?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Which inorganic compound is essential for life?
Water
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Which group of organic compounds includes glucose and fructose?
Monosaccharides
What are the two categories of minerals mentioned in the text?
Macro elements and Micro elements
What are the three main categories of organic compounds that make up cells?
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
What is the ratio of hydrogen (H) atoms to oxygen (O) atoms in carbohydrates?
2:1
Which group of carbohydrates contains starch, glycogen, and cellulose?
Polysaccharides
Which nutrient category is needed in large quantities?
Macrominerals
What are inorganic compounds defined as in the text?
Compounds not containing carbon
Which compound is mentioned as an example of a disaccharide?
Maltose
What is the main function of lipids in cells?
Energy storage and insulation
'Water molecules consist of one oxygen (1 O) bonded to how many hydrogen molecules?'
Two hydrogen molecules
'What are minerals that are needed in small quantities called?'
'Micro elements'
Explore the composition of organic and inorganic compounds essential for life, including carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and vitamins. Learn about the significance of water as the most important inorganic compound for living organisms.
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