Biological Molecules Quiz

What does the acronym "CHONP" stand for in nucleic acids?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Helium, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

• Calcium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Osmium, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Which biological molecule is not primarily composed of "CHO"?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Catalyzing reactions

• Structural support

Which biological molecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is the definition of matter?

• A pure substance consisting of one type of atom

• Mass (weight) and takes up space (have volume)

• A mixture of different elements

• A chemical reaction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

How many naturally occurring elements are there?

• 118

• 92

• 50

• 26

Which element is represented by the symbol 'S'?

• Silicon

• Sulfur

• Selenium

• Strontium

Which element is essential for the formation of proteins?

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Neon

• Argon

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is a molecule?

• A single atom

• Two or more elements/atoms bonded together

• A type of cell

• A chemical reaction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which molecule is most abundant in the universe according to the fun fact?

• H2O (water)

• CO (carbon monoxide)

• H2 (hydrogen)

• OH (hydroxyl)