In Which of the Following Classes of Organic Compounds Must

question 28

Multiple Choice

In which of the following classes of organic compounds must there be at least two oxygen atoms?

• A) alcohols
• B) aldehydes
• C) carboxylic acids
• D) ketones

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the front part of the neck that produces thyroid hormones, which regulate the body's metabolism, energy, and growth.

Follicles

Follicles are small sacs within the ovaries in females or hair follicles in the skin, involved in oocyte development or hair growth.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.