Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Question 1

This type of compounds is characterized by the presence of carbon

Answer 1

Organic compounds

Question 2

This type of organic compound is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms

Answer 2

Carbohydrates

Question 3

This type of organic compound are macromolecules such as fats oils and waxes. They are made up of carbon hydrogen and oxygen

Answer 3

Lipids

Question 4

What do you call lipids that are liquid at room temperature

Answer 4

Oils

Question 5

This lipid give a protective body covering to organisms. They make plant and animal tissues water resistant

Answer 5

Waxes

Question 6

This type of organic compounds are made up of repeating units of amino acids

Answer 6

Protein

Question 7

These are proteins that act as catalyst

Answer 7

Enzymes

Question 8

These are carriers of heredity information in living organisms

Answer 8

Nucleic acid

Question 9

These are substances necessary in very small amount for body growth and activity

Answer 9

Vitamins

Question 10

This type of compound is characterized by the absence of carbon

Answer 10

Inorganic compounds

Question 11

This is the most abundant inorganic compounds

Answer 11

Water

Question 12

These are chemical elements or compounds occurring naturally

Answer 12

Mineral