Building Blocks of Life

Question 1

Which statements describe molecules? Check all that apply.Molecules are made of two or more atoms.Molecules are all the same sizeMolecules range in size.Molecules are only made of atoms of the same element.Molecules are only made of atoms of different elements.Molecules are made of atoms of the same element or different elements.

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A: Molecules are made of two or more atoms.; C: Molecules range in size.; F: Molecules are made of atoms of the same element or different elements.

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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are pure substances that cannot be broken down into a simpler form.: Elements; are units of two or more atoms.: Molecules; are the smallest possible particles of an element.: Atoms; are pure substances made of two or more atoms of different elements.: Compounds

Question 3

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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B: ✔ Elements

Question 4

Which statements describe organic compounds? Check all that apply.Organic compounds are commonly found in living things.Organic compounds are not associated with or made from living things.Organic compounds contain carbon.Organic compounds usually lack carbon.Organic compounds are found in food.

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A: Organic compounds are commonly found in living things.; C: Organic compounds contain carbon.; E: Organic compounds are found in food.

Question 5

Which element is able to combine in many ways with different elements and is therefore considered the basis of life?

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C: carbon

Question 6

Which element provides strength to bones?

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B: phosphorus

Question 7

Which elements make up a water molecule?

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D: hydrogen and oxygen

Question 8

Which statement describes carbohydrates?

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B: Carbohydrates provide energy to organisms.

Question 9

Which type of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic information?

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A: nucleic acids

Question 10

AtomsElements✔ MoleculesCompounds

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C: ✔ Molecules

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