Chemistry of Life

What is the general term for any carbohydrate monomer?

• glucose

• polysaccharide

• monosaccharide

• fructose

Which carbohydrate can be used by the body as an immediate source of energy?

• glucose

• cellulose

• chitin

• glycogen

The four main types of carbon-based molecules in organisms are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and

• starches.

• fatty acids.

• monosaccharides.

• proteins.

Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all types of

• cell membranes.

• hormones.

• lipids.

• fatty acids.

Proteins are composed of which molecules?

• Amino acids.

• Fatty acids.

• Monosaccharides.

• Nucleic acids.

DNA and RNA are two types of

• carbohydrates.

• lipids.

• proteins.

• nucleic acids.

Glycogen, cellulose, and starch are examples of which macro molecule?

• Carbohydrates.

• Proteins.

• Lipids.

• Nucleic Acids.

The presence of which element classifies something as organic?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Sulfur

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Which 3 elements are carbohydrates always composed of?

• C , N , S

• C , H , O

• C , S , O

• C , H , P

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Which type of carbohydrate is this?

• monosaccharide
• disaccharide
• polysaccharide
• glyceride