Chapter 1: The Chemical Basis of Life Question type: Multiple Choice 1) Which of the following is the most abundant element in the human body? A) nitrogen B) carbon C) oxygen D) phosphorous E) none of the above Answer: B Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: 1-2 Learning Objective: Identify the major classes of biological molecules 2) Of the following amino acids, which contains an alcohol? a b c d A) a B) b C) c D) d E) all of the above Answer: A Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: 1-2 Learning Objective: Identify the major classes of biological molecules 3) Which of the major types of biomolecules is never found in a polymeric form?