Understanding Organic Molecules

What unique property of carbon allows it to form the backbone of organic molecules?

• Its ability to form ionic bonds

• Its ability to form metallic bonds

• Its ability to form hydrogen bonds

• Its ability to form four covalent bonds

Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Facilitating muscle contraction

• Serving as an energy source

• Storing genetic information

• Providing structural support

What differentiates one amino acid from another?

• The number of hydrogen atoms

• The radical group

• The number of carboxy groups

• The presence of a glycerol molecule

Which component is NOT part of a nucleotide?

• A carbon-nitrogen ring

• A phosphate group

• A fatty acid

• A monosaccharide

What is the primary role of lipids in the body?

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To regulate chemical reactions

• To provide thermal insulation and energy storage

• To store and transmit genetic information