Carbon Compounds Basics

A ______________ is a large molecule.

• Micromolecule

• Polymer

• Amino Acid

• Macromolecule

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Explain the difference between a monomer and a polymer.

• A polymer is a small piece that makes up a polymer.

• Monomers are several monomers connected together through bonds

• A monomer is a small piece that makes up a polymer.

• Polymers are several monomers connected together through bonds

Which property of carbon is important in the forming of many types of organic compounds

• carbon has 6 electrons

• carbon has 6 protons

• carbon has 4 valence electrons

• carbon can only bond with hydrogen

What gives carbon the ability to form chains of almost unlimited length?

• carbon can bond to other carbon

• carbon makes covalent bonds

• carbon has 6 electrons

• carbon has isotopes

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When monomers join together they form ____________.

• atoms

• elements

• monomers

• polymers

Which groups below form organic compounds found in living things?

• Carbohydrates (sugar)

• Lipids (fats)

• Proteins (structure)

• Nucleic acids (DNA)

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

• Speed up chemical reactions.
• Give immediate energy.
• Help to store energy.
• Build cell walls in plants.

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Monosaccharides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids