Carbon Chemistry and Hierarchy of Matter

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What is the maximum number of bonds that carbon can form with other atoms?

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Four

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What elements make up glucose?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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Which biological macromolecule has forms that can function as long-term energy storage as well as forms that make up cell membranes?

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Lipids

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Fill-in-the-blank: Carbon has _______ valence electrons.

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4

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Which biological macromolecule has the role of storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acids

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What is the basic building block of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

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What type of bond is formed when carbon shares electrons with other atoms?

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Covalent bond

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What is the primary function of proteins in living organisms?

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To perform various functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids