Biochemistry

Which chemical formula represents a carbohydrate

C12H22O11

In a chemical analysis of a sample of animal tissue which element would most likely be found in the smallest quantity

Iodine

In living organisms lipids function mainly function as

Sources of stored energy and components of celluarembranes

If there were no nitrogen compounds in the soil the most immediate effect on plants growing in that soil would be difficulty in synthesizing

amino acids and proteins

Most organisms contain

both organic and inorganic compounds

Which compound is inorganic

carbon dioxide (CO2)

A chemical analysis of organisms from each kingdom shows that living things are primarily composed of the elements

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

Fat molecules typically contain long chains of carbon atoms. Animals tend to store fats for use when food resources are scarce. This is an advantage to the animal because

much energy can be gained by breaking the bonds between atoms in the fats

Enzymes are produced as a direct result of which process

protein synthesis

Which statement concerning proteins is not correct

proteins are bonded together, resulting in simple sugars

Which compound is a polysaccharides

starch

The function of most proteins depends primarily on the

type and order of amino acids