Carbon-Based Molecules

What element is considered the building block of life?

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• water

Which molecule  is contained in the cell wall of plants?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

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This molecule provides quick energy for the cells.

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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Many simple sugars have either 5 or 6 carbon atoms like glucose and fructose. These are called what?

• A. cellulose

• B. sucrose

• C. monosaccharide

• D. polysaccharide

A large molecule made of subunits called monomers.

• A. isomer

• B. polymer

• C. misnomer

• D. hydrocarbon

While carbohydrates are polar molecules, these macromolecules contain many of the same elements just like carbohydrates and are non polar molecules.

• A. proteins

• B. nucleic acids

• C. lipids

• D. sugars

Where do most of the carbon based compounds of earth come from?

• The stars

• Methane eating bacteria

• Any living organism

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How are carbon based molecules bonded?

• Ionic Bonds

• Covalent Bonds

• Hydrogen Bonds

What is a polymer?

• A large molecule made of monomers

• A shiny molecule

• The repeated section of a molecule

What is a monomer?

• The repeated section of the same sets of atoms

• Something that doesn't change

• A large molecule