Quiz on Major Groups of Organic Molecules

What is the defining feature of organic molecules?

• Presence of carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds

• Presence of nitrogen atoms

• Presence of sulfur atoms

• Presence of metallic elements

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a major group of organic molecules?

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What is the typical ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in carbohydrates?

• 1:2:1

• 1:1:1

• 2:1:2

• 1:1:2

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which element is found in all proteins but not in all carbohydrates?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a type of nucleic acid?

• Amino acid

• DNA

• Triglyceride

• Glucose

What type of bond links nucleotides in nucleic acids?

• Metallic bonds

• Peptide bonds

• Ionic bonds

• Covalent bonds

Which of the following elements is NOT commonly found in lipids?

• Carbon

• Iron

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What is the structure of DNA?

• Single-stranded

• Linear chain

• Double helix

• Triple helix

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

• Triglyceride

• RNA

• Glucose

• Protein