Chemical Compounds

Question 1

Compound

Answer 1

2 or more elements combined chemically in a specific ratio of portion

Question 2

Organic compound

Answer 2

A compound that contains carbon

Question 3

Element

Answer 3

Any substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means.

Question 4

Inorganic compound

Answer 4

Doesn’t contain carbon

Question 5

Carbohydrates

Answer 5

Energy rich, organic compounds such as starch or sugar that your body uses to get energy

Question 6

Lipid

Answer 6

An organic compound such as fat, oil or wax that cells use to store energy for later use.

Question 7

Proteins

Answer 7

Large, organic molecules that are the building blocks of cells and living organisms. Much of cells structure and function depends on proteins.

Question 8

Enzymes

Answer 8

A group of proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things

Question 9

Nucleic acid

Answer 9

Very long, organic molecules that contain the instructions that carry out all of the functions of life

Question 10

DNA

Answer 10

The genetic material that carries information about an organism that is passed from parent to offspring. This information directs a cells function.