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Introductory Biology

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Set 3 The Chemistry Of Organic Molecules

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Question 1

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Which of the following are characteristic of carbohydrates? Select all that apply.

A)The monomer subunits are called amino acids.
B)The monomer subunits are constructed primarily from carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen.
C)Carbohydrates provide an immediate source of energy for cells.
D)Starch is a carbohydrate found specifically in fungi.
E)Chitin is a carbohydrate found in the exoskeletons of crabs and other similar animals.

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Question 2

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Identify the following molecule: Identify the following molecule:   A)amino acid B)hydrocarbon C)carbohydrate D)alcohol E)cholesterol

A)amino acid
B)hydrocarbon
C)carbohydrate
D)alcohol
E)cholesterol

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is true about the differences between organic and inorganic molecules?

A)Organic molecules are living and inorganic molecules are nonliving.
B)Organic molecules contain at least carbon and hydrogen and inorganic molecules do not.
C)Organic molecules are relatively unstable and inorganic molecules are relatively stable.
D)Organic molecules are held together primarily with ionic bonds and inorganic molecules are held together primarily with covalent bonds.

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