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The elements carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen combined make up about 96% of our bodies (carbon is about 18%).  Carbon is necessary for life because it is a(n)

• uncommon element in all living things.
• element found only in the atmosphere
• excellent bonder
• is found mostly in dead things.

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Which biomolecule is found in pasta and bread?

• Lipid
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid
• Carbohydrate

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How many amino acids are there for the body to combine together to form certain proteins?

• 12

• 10

• 20

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Carbon is perfect for forming large macromolecules because

• Carbon can bond with up to 4 other atoms.

• Carbon can bond with other carbon atoms, forming rings and branched chains.

• Carbon cannot form covalent bonds.

• A and B

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According to this diagram, plants use nitrogen to make _________________________

• bacteria

• animals

• proteins

• decomposers

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According to this diagram, plants use nitrogen to make _________________________

• bacteria

• animals

• proteins

• decomposers

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Which element below is found in all biomacromolecules?

• carbon

• nitrogen

• phosphorous

• sulfur

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Which monomers make up the structure of all proteins?

• glucose

• amino acids

• carbohydrates

• fatty acids

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Which 3 elements are obtained by the plant from water and air. Hint: Used during photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

• Fe, Ca, Mg

• N, P, C

• N, P, K

• C, H, O

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Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

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