Chemical Composition of the Body - Quiz - Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online

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1. Which of the following is TRUE about an atom?

An atom is the smallest unit of matter having identical chemical properties.

An atom consist of a nucleus that orbits around the central electron.

In an atom, a proton carries a positive charge whereas a neutron carries a negative charge.

Atomic number refers to the number of protons in an atom.

2. Which is TRUE about an ionic bond?

It forms between two positively charged ions.

It forms between two negatively charged ions.

It forms between two oppositely charged ions.

It forms when electrons in the outer orbit are shared between two atoms.

3. Carbon has four electrons in its outer orbit that it can share with another atom through a chemical bond called __________?

Covalent bond

Ionic bond

Hydrogen bond

All of the above

4. The most common molecule in the human body is _____________?

Water

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Glucose

5. The biomolecule that stores, transmits, express genetic information is _____________?

Carbohydrate

Lipid

Protein

Nucleic acid

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