Chemistry of Life: Organic and Inorganic Compounds
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What elements make up organic molecules?

  • Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Oxygen
  • Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (correct)
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Phosphorous
  • Which inorganic compound is essential for life?

  • Gases
  • Minerals
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Water (correct)
  • What is the chemical formula for water?

  • H2O (correct)
  • OH
  • H2O2
  • HO2
  • Which group of organic compounds includes glucose and fructose?

    <p>Monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two categories of minerals mentioned in the text?

    <p>Macro elements and Micro elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main categories of organic compounds that make up cells?

    <p>Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of hydrogen (H) atoms to oxygen (O) atoms in carbohydrates?

    <p>2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of carbohydrates contains starch, glycogen, and cellulose?

    <p>Polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient category is needed in large quantities?

    <p>Macrominerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are inorganic compounds defined as in the text?

    <p>Compounds not containing carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is mentioned as an example of a disaccharide?

    <p>Maltose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lipids in cells?

    <p>Energy storage and insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Water molecules consist of one oxygen (1 O) bonded to how many hydrogen molecules?'

    <p>Two hydrogen molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What are minerals that are needed in small quantities called?'

    <p>'Micro elements'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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