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- 1. Multiple Choice
Name the element that makes up most of the mass/ body weight of a living thing.
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
- 2. Multiple Choice
This element makes up 78% of the earth's atmosphere, but animals cannot get it from the air. Animals must eat other organisms to get this element.
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Sulfur
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which elements are found in ALL organic molecules?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Sulfur and Phosphorus
Carbon and Hydrogen
Carbon and Sulfur
- 4. Multiple Choice
Sulfur can be found in which of the following molecules?
proteins
carbohydrates
DNA
lipids
- 5. Multiple Choice
Phosphorus can be found in which of the following molecules?
proteins
DNA
water
enzymes
- 6. Multiple Choice
Name the element that is the most abundant (greatest number of atoms) in a living thing.
Hydrogen
Sulfur
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which element is necessary for aerobic respiration?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
- 8. Multiple Choice
This element uses 4 covalent bonds to form long chains which is the "backbone" for ALL organic molecules.
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
- 9. Multiple Choice
These two elements are needed to form water, the most common molecules in living things.
Carbon and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Sulfur and Carbon
- 10. Multiple Choice
This element is needed so that red blood cells can carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Calcium
Zinc
Sodium
Iron
- 11. Multiple Choice
This element helps to build bones and teeth. It also helps in blood clotting after injury.
Calcium
Zinc
Sodium
Iron
- 12. Multiple Choice
What elements does the nervous system need to function properly?
Oxygen and Sulfur
Sodium and Potassium
Zinc and Carbon
Sulfur and Magnesium
- 13. Multiple Choice
What elements support the body with energy metabolism?
Zinc and Magnesium
Water and Hydrogen
Oxygen and Sulfur
Nitrogen and Carbon
- 14. Multiple Choice
What type of bond is displayed in the picture?
ionic bond
covalent bond
- 15. Multiple Choice
What type of bond is displayed in the picture?
ionic bond
covalent bond
- 16. Multiple Choice
What types of molecules do not contain carbon or has carbon that isn’t bonded to hydrogen and is not used as an energy source?
inorganic
organic
covalent
ionic
- 17. Multiple Choice
What types of molecules contains both Carbon & Hydrogen and most important to living things?
inorganic
organic
covalent
ionic
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