AP®︎ Biology: Topic 1.2 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.2 of AP Biology – Elements of Life.
Questions List
Topic 1.2
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENE-1.A
What is the basic building block of all matter?
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Topic 1.2: Elements of Life
Learning Objective: 1.2.A
Describe the composition of macromolecules required by living organisms.
Essential Knowledge: 1.2.A.1
Atoms and molecules from the environment are necessary to build new molecules. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the most prevalent elements used to build biological molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Additionally: i. Sulfur is used in the building of proteins. ii. Phosphorus is used in the building of phospholipids (a type of lipid) and nucleic acids. iii. Nitrogen is used in the building of nucleic acids.
