Organic Compounds Quiz

Which of the following can be broken down into a simpler substance?

• Elements

• Both Elements and Compounds

• Compounds

• None of the above

What is the scientific study of carbon-containing compounds called?

• Organic Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Physical Chemistry

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

• CO2

• H2O

• Glucose

• NaCl

Which of the following compounds is not made from living organisms?

• NaCl

• CHO2

• H2O

• NH2OH

What is the main function of lipids?

• Defend against illness

• Build organelles

• Store energy

• Store genetic information

Which of the following is a monomer?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Hydrocarbon

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Butter

• Cholesterol

• Meat

• Glucose

What elements are present in proteins?

• C, H, O

• C, H, O, N

• C, H, O, N, P, S

• C, H, O, N, S

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Defend against illness

• Store genetic information

• Provide energy

• Build organelles

How do you recognize an organic compound by its formula?

• Contains CHONS

• Contains CH

• Contains CHO

• Contains CHONPS