WorksheetsElements of Life
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name the element that makes up most of the mass/ body weight of a living thing.
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
This element makes up 78% of the earth's atmosphere, but animals cannot get it from the air. Animals must eat other organisms to get this element.
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Which elements are found in ALL organic molecules?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Sulfur and Phosphorus
Carbon and Hydrogen
Carbon and Sulfur
Phosphorus can be found in which of the following molecules?
proteins
DNA
water
enzymes
Name the element that is the most abundant (greatest number of atoms) in a living thing.
Hydrogen
Sulfur
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
These two elements are needed to form water, the most common molecules in living things.
Carbon and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Sulfur and Carbon
This element is needed so that red blood cells can carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Calcium
Zinc
Sodium
Iron
This element helps to build bones and teeth. It also helps in blood clotting after injury.
Calcium
Zinc
Sodium
Iron
What types of molecules do not contain carbon or has carbon that isn’t bonded to hydrogen and is not used as an energy source?
inorganic
organic
covalent
ionic
What types of molecules contains both Carbon & Hydrogen and most important to living things?
inorganic
organic
covalent
ionic
