Elements of Living Organisms Answers

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Which term describes a pure substance that is made up of only one type of atom?

A
matter
B
rock
C
compound
D
element
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Which is the central element for all living things?

A
carbon
B
hydrogen
C
oxygen
D
nitrogen
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Which element provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters?

A
sulfur
B
oxygen
C
hydrogen
D
phosphorus
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Which is one of the six fundamental elements that are found in living organisms?

A
helium
B
sodium
C
oxygen
D
chlorine
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Which substance is a compound?

A
water
B
gold
C
oxygen
D
hydrogen
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Which is a key component of the energy molecule ATP?

A
sodium
B
phosphorus
C
chlorine
D
sulfur
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Which of these elements is found in both carbohydrates and water?

A
carbon
B
oxygen
C
nitrogen
D
helium
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Which element is considered the most versatile element in living organisms and why?

A
hydrogen, because it provides most of the mass of human bodies
B
hydrogen, because it can be found in both organic and inorganic molecules
C
carbon, because it can bond with many elements to form complex molecules
D
carbon, because it provides strength to the important protein, keratin
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Which statement correctly describes glucose (C6H12O6)?

A
It is made of matter and contains twenty-four molecules.
B
It is an element made of three types of atoms.
C
It is an atom made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
D
It is a compound made of twenty-four total atoms.
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The most abundant element in the atmosphere can also be found in

A
white sugar and soy protein.
B
fruits and hydrogenated oils.
C
carbonated water and glucose.
D
beans and whey protein.

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