The Fundamentals of Life

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Which elements make up 96% of living matter?

  • Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen (correct)
  • Vitamins, Minerals, Metals, Nucleic acids
  • Water, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats
  • Phosphorus, Sulfur, Calcium, Potassium

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal biological molecules mentioned in the text?

  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Water
  • Minerals (correct)

Which type of molecule is responsible for carrying information in organisms?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids (correct)
  • Proteins
  • Fats (Lipids)

Which molecule is a prerequisite for life according to the text?

<p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is formed to generate proteins?

<p>Peptide bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique property of water mentioned in the text?

<p>Water is a prerequisite for life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal biological molecules mentioned in the text?

<p>Fats (Lipids) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which elements make up 96% of living matter according to the text?

<p>Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nucleic acids in organisms according to the text?

<p>Nucleic acids are responsible for carrying information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the 25 chemical elements essential for life?

<p>Sulfur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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