Organic Chemistry Basics Quiz
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What is the fundamental reason for the diverse properties of organic compounds?

  • The presence of nitrogen atoms
  • The functional groups attached to carbon skeletons (correct)
  • The type of covalent bonds formed
  • The number of carbon atoms in the molecule

    • Which of the following correctly defines hydrocarbons?

  • Compounds primarily consisting of carbon and sulfur
  • Compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen (correct)
  • Compounds containing only carbon and nitrogen
  • Compounds made up of carbon and oxygen

    • What characteristic feature do carboxyl and amino functional groups share?

  • Both are part of amino acids in proteins (correct)
  • Both are found in lipids
  • Both contain only carbon and hydrogen
  • Both are acidic in nature

    • Which type of isomer involves a mirrored structure?

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

    What does the term 'insoluble in water' imply about hydrocarbons?

    <p>They do not mix well with polar solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the primary role of carbohydrates?

    <p>They function as an energy source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ribose from deoxyribose?

    <p>Ribose has a hydroxyl group at C2 and deoxyribose does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of macromolecules are triglycerides classified as?

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

    Which of the following processes breaks down polymers into monomers?

    <p>Hydrolysis reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are disaccharides formed from monosaccharides?

    <p>Via a glycosidic bond between two monosaccharides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes proteins, in terms of their building blocks?

    <p>They are constructed from amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about lipids is true?

    <p>They can store energy and also serve structural functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate serves as a structural component in plants?

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

    What component of phospholipids is responsible for their amphipathic nature?

    <p>Hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acid is solid at room temperature?

    <p>Saturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of triglycerides in the body?

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

    What is a key characteristic of carotenoids?

    <p>They act as pigments and antioxidants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids need to be obtained from the diet?

    <p>Essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature is characteristic of steroids?

    <p>Fused ring structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein function is primarily associated with hemoglobin?

    <p>Transporting substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the specific properties of different amino acids?

    <p>The unique 'R' side chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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