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QuizMultiple Choice

Building Blocks of Life

Question 5 • AISD-Biology A CR - (25-26)

Which example is most likely an inorganic compound?

Answer
A
methane, which is made of carbon and hydrogen
B
glucose, which is a sugar made by plants
C
sodium chloride, which is a salt
D
human DNA, which is a molecule in cells

Explanation

Inorganic compounds generally are not carbon-based molecules associated with living things. Sodium chloride is an inorganic ionic compound made of sodium and chlorine. Methane, glucose, and DNA are carbon-containing compounds, so the best choice is sodium chloride, the salt.

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