The Chemistry of Life #1: Atoms and Molecules
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What is the main function of lipids in living things?

  • Store energy (correct)
  • Regulate body functions
  • Carry oxygen
  • Form enzymes
  • Which fatty acids are typically healthier for humans to consume?

  • Trans fatty acids
  • Monounsaturated fatty acids
  • Saturated fatty acids
  • Unsaturated fatty acids (correct)
  • Where is glycogen, a form of starch, mainly stored in animals?

  • Plant cells
  • Liver and muscles (correct)
  • Animal organs
  • Cell membranes
  • What are proteins mainly composed of?

    <p>Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test can be used to identify the presence of proteins?

    <p>Millon’s reagent or Biuret test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of plant cell walls?

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

    Which elements are always present in all compounds?

    <p>Carbon and hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are carbohydrates classified based on their size?

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

    What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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

    What do simple sugars like glucose serve as in carbohydrates?

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

    How do Benedict’s solution and Fehling’s A and B solutions react in the presence of glucose?

    <p>Change to red-brown upon heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are carbohydrates referred to as 'saccharides'?

    <p>Originating from the word 'sugar'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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