Alkaloids, like morphine, caffeine, nicotine and cocaine, are heterocyclic

Alkaloids, like morphine, caffeine, nicotine and cocaine, are heterocyclic

A) amines.
B) amides.
C) ethers.
D) esters.


Answer: A) amines.

Organic compounds with rings that contain atoms other than carbon are called

Organic compounds with rings that contain atoms other than carbon are called

A) aromatic compounds.
B) heterocyclic compounds.
C) heterogeneous compounds.
D) perfluoro compounds.


Answer: B) heterocyclic compounds.

Which of the following families of organic compounds does NOT contain an oxygen atom?

Which of the following families of organic compounds does NOT contain an oxygen atom?

A) alcohol
B) amine
C) carboxylic acid
D) ketone


Answer: B) amine

Amino acids are the "building blocks" of

Amino acids are the "building blocks" of

A) carbohydrates.
B) fats.
C) proteins.
D) vitamins.


Answer: C) proteins.

Amino acids are multifunctional compounds that contain

Amino acids are multifunctional compounds that contain

A) carboxyl and amine groups.
B) carboxyl and amide groups.
C) ester and amine groups.
D) aldehyde and amide groups.


Answer: A) carboxyl and amine groups.

The reaction between a carboxylic acid and an amine yields a(n)

The reaction between a carboxylic acid and an amine yields a(n)

A) aldehyde.
B) amide.
C) ester.
D) ketone.


Answer: B) amide.