Organic Molecules

Question 1

Which six elements are most abundant in the human body and living organisms?

Answer 1

S.ulfer
P.hosphorus
O.xygen
C.arbon
H.ydrogen

Question 2

What properties of carbon make it perfect for forming organic molecules?

Answer 2

Its ability to form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms, due to its 4 valence electrons, makes it ideal for forming organic molecules as it allows for the creation of complex, diverse structures by bonding with itself and other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, forming long chains and rings, which are the building blocks of life’s macromolecules.

Question 3

What are functional groups and why are they important?

Answer 3

Are groups of atoms that occur within molecules and confer specific chemical properties to those molecules.

Question 4

What are the monomers for each of the four main types of biomolecules?

Answer 4

1. Nucleic Acids- Nucleotides
2. Proteins- Amino acids
3. Lipids- None
4. Carbohydrates- monosaccharides