Environmental Chemistry Section 1.3

Question 1

3 Substances most common in Living Things

Answer 1

1. Carbon (C)
2. Oxygen (O)
3. Hydrogen (H)

Question 2

6 complex molecules are required in the human body

Answer 2

1. Sugar
2. Starch
3. Fat
4. Oil
5. Wax
6. Protein

Question 3

Define Fat Molecule

Answer 3

Made up of fatty acids connected to a molecule of glycerol

Question 4

Functions of Proteins in the body

Answer 4

1. Growth
2. Repair
3. Energy
4. Enzymes

Question 5

Define Amino Acids

Answer 5

Building blocks of proteins