Unit 3 Target 4: Organic Vs Inorganic Quiz

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1.

Which of the following chemical formulas represents an organic molecule?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
2.

Why are organic molecules so diverse?
- A.
  
  They form mirror images of each other.
- B.
  
  They contain oxygen, which has 8 valence electrons.
- C.
  
  They form when any naturally occurring elements combine.
- D.
  
  They have carbon skeletons that vary greatly in arrangement.
3.

Which of the following is the MAIN difference between organic compounds and inorganic compounds?
- A.
  
  Organic compounds provide energy for cells.
- B.
  
  Organic compounds contain carbon.
- C.
  
  Organic compounds are the building blocks of cells.
- D.
  
  Organic compounds contain hydrogen.
4.

Which of the following is FALSE?
- A.
  
  Nucleic acids are a polymer made of amino acids.
- B.
  
  Nucleic acids are found in the cells of all living organisms.
- C.
  
  Nucleic acids contain the genetic information for making proteins.
- D.
  
  Nucleic acids include both DNA and RNA.
5.

Which one is NOT a lipid?
- A.
  
  Earwax
- B.
  
  Starch
- C.
  
  Cholesterol
- D.
  
  Saturated fats
6.

Which of the following is the best molecule for long-term energy storage in a the cell?
- A.
  
  Proteins
- B.
  
  Polysaccharides
- C.
  
  Lipids
- D.
  
  Monosaccharides
7.

All of the following are examples of carbohydrates EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Glucose.
- B.
  
  Cellulose.
- C.
  
  Steroids.
- D.
  
  Glycogen.
8.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
- A.
  
  Speed up chemical reactions in cells
- B.
  
  Build tissues like bone, muscle, and blood
- C.
  
  Transport substances
- D.
  
  Store and transmit genetic information
9.

Which of the following statements about glucose is FALSE?
- A.
  
  Glucose is a carbohydrate.
- B.
  
  Glucose is a polysaccharide.
- C.
  
  Glucose is a source of energy for the cell.
- D.
  
  Glucose is a monosaccharide.
10.

Proteins are made of long chains of
- A.
  
  Monosaccharides.
- B.
  
  Amino acids.
- C.
  
  Fatty acids.
- D.
  
  Nucleotides.
11.

Which of the following is NOT a monomer?
- A.
  
  Nucleotide
- B.
  
  Amino acid
- C.
  
  Protein
- D.
  
  Monosaccharide
12.

Which of the following is NOT true of DNA?
- A.
  
  DNA contains information for growth and development.
- B.
  
  DNA is a polymer made of amino acids.
- C.
  
  DNA contains the nitrogen bases G, C, A, & T.
- D.
  
  DNA is found in the cells of all living organisms.
13.

Which element would you expect to find in proteins and nucleic acids but not in carbohydrates or lipids?
- A.
  
  Carbon
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Phosphorus
- D.
  
  Hydrogen
- E.
  
  Nitrogen
14.

A monosaccharide is a
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate
- B.
  
  Lipid
- C.
  
  Protein
- D.
  
  Nucleic acid
15.

Animals store glucose in the form of
- A.
  
  Wax
- B.
  
  Glycogen
- C.
  
  Lipids
- D.
  
  Cellulose
16.

Which organic molecule below is the monomer found in nucleic acids?
- A.
  
  Monosaccharides
- B.
  
  Nucleotides
- C.
  
  Amino acids
- D.
  
  Steroids
17.

Which of the following is a polymer made of amino acids?
- A.
  
  Carbohydrates
- B.
  
  Fatty acids
- C.
  
  Nucleic acids
- D.
  
  Proteins
18.

Refer to the illustration above. Molecules like this are found in
- A.
  
  Carbohydrates.
- B.
  
  Nucleic acids.
- C.
  
  Lipids.
- D.
  
  Proteins.
19.

Refer to the illustration above. This molecule is a ___.
- A.
  
  nucleotide
- B.
  
  Amino acid
- C.
  
  Fatty acid
- D.
  
  Monosaccharide
20.

Refer to the illustration above. Molecules like this are found in
- A.
  
  carbohydrates.
- B.
  
  Nucleic acids.
- C.
  
  Lipids.
- D.
  
  Proteins.
21.

Refer to the illustration above. This molecule is a ___.
- A.
  
  Nucleotide
- B.
  
  Amino acid
- C.
  
  Fatty acid
- D.
  
  Monosaccharide