Organic Molecule
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Which type of compounds are usually classified as organic molecules?

  • Compounds with carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms attached
  • Compounds with carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms attached (correct)
  • Compounds with carbon atoms and oxygen atoms attached
  • Compounds with carbon atoms and sulfur atoms attached
  • What are the four main types of organic compounds found in the cells of the human body?

  • Lipids, cyanides, amino acids, nucleotides
  • Carboxylic acids, hydrocarbons, peptides, esters
  • Carbohydrates, oxides, proteins, nucleic acids
  • Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT considered an organic molecule?

  • Hydrocarbons (correct)
  • Cyanides
  • Oxides
  • Carbonates
  • Why is methane considered an organic compound?

    <p>It is composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which structure are organic molecules usually found?

    <p>Chains or rings with atoms attached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organic molecules is responsible for storing and coding genetic information in living organisms?

    <p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

    <p>Storing energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is commonly found in lipids?

    <p>Carboxyl and phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic structure of an aldehyde functional group?

    <p>Carbon atom bonded with an oxygen atom in a double bond and a hydrogen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two most important functional groups found in proteins?

    <p>Hydroxyl and carboxyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic structure of an amino acid?

    <p>A nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is NOT present in nucleic acids?

    <p>Sulfhydryl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of joining two monosaccharides together?

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

    Which polymer is made up of many repeating subunits called monomers?

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

    What element is NOT found in the structure of glucose?

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

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