The Chemistry of Life

The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element is called an _______________.

• atom

• molecule

• element

• compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A _______________ is a group of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds.

• atom

• molecule

• element

• compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A _____________ is a fat molecule.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

A ______________ is a molecule made up of smaller molecules called amino acids.

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Molecules that include sugars, starches, and fiber are called __________________.

• proteins

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

A _________________ is a molecule that carries information in cells.

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The molecules that store energy in the cell are ______________.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Molecules that build and repair body structures, and also regulate body processes are __________________.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A lipid that contains phosphorus is called a ___________________.

• lipid

• phospholipid

• phospho

• Costco

Water moves in and out of a cell through the _______________________.

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• organelle

• protein

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