Molecules for Life and Inorganic Compounds (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is an atom?
What is an atom?
Smallest unit of matter with element props
What is the defining feature of organic compounds?
What is the defining feature of organic compounds?
Carbon bonded to hydrogen
What percentage of the human body is water?
What percentage of the human body is water?
65%
Why is water called the 'universal solvent'?
Why is water called the 'universal solvent'?
More substances dissolve in it than others
What is hydrolysis?
What is hydrolysis?
Water breaks large molecules into small ones
What is iron's main role in the human body?
What is iron's main role in the human body?
Component of haemoglobin carrying oxygen
What does iodine deficiency cause?
What does iodine deficiency cause?
Goitre and stunted growth
Why do plants need nitrogen?
Why do plants need nitrogen?
Chlorophyll production & protein synthesis
What triggers eutrophication in water bodies?
What triggers eutrophication in water bodies?
Excess nutrients from fertiliser runoff
What is an advantage of natural fertilisers?
What is an advantage of natural fertilisers?
Release nutrients slowly, reducing runoff