Biological Molecules Quiz
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Where do most of the carbon based compounds of earth come from?
A. The stars
B. Methane eating bacteria
C. Any living organism
Amino acids all have the same general structure except for the:
A. Amino Group
B. Carboxyl Group
C. ‘R’ Group
D. Carbonyl Group
This molecule provides the primary energy for the cells.
A. carbohydrates
B. lipids
C. proteins
D. nucleic acids
Which of the following biological molecules stores genetic information?
A. protein
B. carbohydrate
C. lipids
D. nucleic Acids
How are carbon based molecules bonded?
A. Ionic Bonds
B. Covalent Bonds
C. Hydrogen Bonds
Three fatty acids bonded to glycerol
A. glycogen
B. polypeptide
C. protein
D. triglyceride
Which type of bond is found in lipids?
A. Glycosydic
B. Ester
C. Peptide
What is the function of protein in the body?
A. cell structure formation and repair
B. energy storage & cell membrane structure
C. primary energy usage
D. stores genetic information
A group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose care called…
A. proteins
B. carbohydrates
C. nucleic acids
D. lipids
A large molecule made of subunits called monomers.
A. isomer
B. polymer
C. misnomer
D. hydrocarbon
Many simple sugars have either 5 or 6 carbon atoms like glucose and fructose. These are called what?
A. cellulose
B. sucrose
C. monosaccharide
D. polysaccharide
Which of the following biological molecules creates things such as enzymes, organelles, and structures in the cell membrane that allows passage of materials?
A. Proteins
B. Lipids
C. Nucleic Acids
D. Carbohydrates
This macromolecule plays an important role in the structure and function of the cell membrane.
A. proteins
B. nucleic acids
C. lipids
D. carbohydrates
What is a monomer?
A. The repeated section of the same sets of atoms
B. Something that doesn’t change
C. A large molecule
Which of the following biological molecules contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen?
I. carbohydrates
II. proteins
III. lipids
IV. nucleic Acids
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, III, and IV