Building Blocks of Life Answers

Which statements describe molecules? Check all that apply.Molecules are made of two or more atoms.Molecules are all the same sizeMolecules range in size.Molecules are only made of atoms of the same element.Molecules are only made of atoms of different elements.Molecules are made of atoms of the same element or different elements.

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Which statements describe organic compounds? Check all that apply.Organic compounds are commonly found in living things.Organic compounds are not associated with or made from living things.Organic compounds contain carbon.Organic compounds usually lack carbon.Organic compounds are found in food.

Which element is able to combine in many ways with different elements and is therefore considered the basis of life?

Which element provides strength to bones?

Which elements make up a water molecule?

Which statement describes carbohydrates?

Which type of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic information?