The Chemistry of Life

Fats and oils are apart of which macromolecule group?

• proteins

• amino acids

• lipids

• carbohydrates

Which macromolecule provides quick energy?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

• lipids

Which macromolecule has the function of long term energy or energy storage?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

What are the simple sugars that are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

• amino acids

• disaccharides

• polysaccharides

• monosaccharides

What is the smallest piece of matter that still has properties of that matter?

• an element

• an atom

• a compound

• a molecule

What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom?

• positive, neutral, negative

• neutrons, isotopes, electrons

• protons, neutrons, electrons

• protons, isomers, neutrons

All organic compounds contain what element?

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• nitrogen

Which of the following is used to test for the presence of a simple sugar, like glucose?

• Iodine

• Biuret

• Sudan

• Benedict's

Which of the following is used to test for the presence of a complex carbohydrate, like starch?

• Biuret

• Iodine

• Sudan

• Benedict's

Which of the following is used to test for the presence of protein?

• Biuret

• Iodine

• Sudan

• Benedict's