Carbohydrates (Quiz)

One of the common significant molecules in the study of life is the _________.

• Water molecule

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen molecule

• Sodium chloride

Fill in the blank: ________ are significant molecules in the study of life and are the basis of organic chemistry.

• Carbon molecules

• Water molecules

• Nitrogen molecules

• Oxygen molecules

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The molecule known as the energy currency of the cell is _________.

• Adenosine triphosphate

• Glucose

• Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

• Ribose

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Fill in the blank: Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are examples of _________.

• Biological molecules

• Inorganic compounds

• Minerals

• Vitamins

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According to 'The Chemistry of Life', these elements are usually combined to form a ______ or a _______.

• molecule; compound

• atom; ion

• solution; mixture

• element; isotope

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Why does water support all of life?

• Because of its color

• Because of the covalent bond and molecular structure of water

• Because it is a gas

• Because it is salty

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What property of water helps plants transport water from their roots to their leaves against gravity?

• Adhesion

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

What does the term 'hydrophilic' mean?

• A) Water 'hater'

• B) Water 'lover'

• C) Oil 'lover'

• D) Salt 'hater'

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What does the term 'hydrophobic' mean?

• A) Water 'lover'

• B) Water 'hater'

• C) Oil 'hater'

• D) Salt 'lover'

Carbon can bond to how many other atoms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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