The Molecules of Life

Living things are mostly made up of what elements?

• NaCHOK
• CHNePSe
• CHNOPS
• SPONeCl

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All organic compounds contain the element

• carbon
• nitrogen
• phosphorus
• sulfur

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Which is the monomer (building block) for proteins?

• amino acid
• nucleotide
• fatty acid & glycerol
• monosaccharide

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Which is the monomer (building block) for nucleic acids?

• amino acid
• fatty acid & glycerol
• nucleotide
• monosaccharide

Which is the monomer (building block) for carbohydrates?

• nucleotide
• monosaccharide
• amino acid 
• fatty acids & glycerol

Which is the monomer (building block) for lipids?

• fatty acids & glycerol
• nucleotide
• amino acids
• monosaccharide

Which is an example of a lipid?

•  olive oil
• glucose
• DNA
• keratin

Which is an example of a nucleic acid?

• cellulose
• testosterone
• DNA
• glucose

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• store genetic information
• provide structure and support
• store energy (short-term)
• make up cell membranes

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What is the function of lipds?

• store genetic information
• provide structure and support
• store energy (long-term)
• make up proteins