2(c) BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES · EXAM QUESTIONS

2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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  1. 01WhichMultiple choice1 mark

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Which element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates?

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  2. 02WhichMultiple choice1 mark

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Which elements make up a lipid?

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  3. 03WhichMultiple choice1 mark

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Which molecule contains nitrogen?

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  4. 04NameShort answer3 marks

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Name the three chemical elements found in all carbohydrates.

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  5. 05GiveShort answer1 mark

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Give the element present in proteins that is not present in lipids.

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  6. 06ExplainShort answer2 marks

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Explain why plants need nitrate ions to make proteins but not to make starch.

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  7. 07CompleteShort answer3 marks

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Complete the sentences. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and ___. Proteins also contain ___. Lipids contain the same elements as ___.

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  8. 08SuggestShort answer1 mark

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    A substance contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Suggest which type of biological molecule it is.

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  9. 09CompareShort answer2 marks

    2.7 Elements in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

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    Compare the elements in carbohydrates and proteins.

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