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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the major biological molecules important for all living things.
True
Carbon can form 4 covalent bonds, allowing it to form molecules with many different shapes.
True
Oxygen makes up 63% of the dry mass of living systems.
True
All molecules that contain carbon are called organic, except for CO2.
True
Only 16 of the 92 naturally occurring elements are known to be important constituents of living systems.
True
Test your knowledge of the diversity of biomolecules with this quiz. Explore the properties and roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids in nature. Gain a deeper understanding of the elements that are essential constituents of living systems and their relative abundance in dry mass.
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