Building Blocks of Life

Question 1

Which best describes a molecule?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a unit made of two or more atoms

Question 2

Which elements are common to all organisms? Check all that apply.sodiumoxygensulfurhydrogenironphosphorus

Revolt · Accepted Answer

oxygen; sulfur; hydrogen; phosphorus

Question 3

Which statement best compares and contrasts lipids and carbohydrates?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both are used for energy storage, but only carbohydrates are used for short-term energy storage.

Question 4

Which element is the basis for all living things and can combine with other elements in many ways?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbon

Question 5

Which example is most likely an inorganic compound?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sodium chloride, which is a salt

Question 6

Which kind of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic material?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nucleic acid

Question 7

Which two elements make up water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

oxygen and hydrogen

Question 8

Aluminum is an element. Which best describes what makes up a sample of aluminum?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one kind of atom

Question 9

Which is the smallest possible particle of an element?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

atom

Building Blocks of Life Answers