Chapter 13 - Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
   1.   Amino acids
   2.   Nucleotides
   3.   Monosaccharides
   4.   Fatty acids
2. What type of biomolecule are enzymes?
   
   1.   Carbohydrates
   2.   Lipids
   3.   Proteins
   4.   Nucleic acids
3. Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
   1.   Glucose
   2.   Sucrose
   3.   Fructose
   4.   Ribose
4. What is the primary function of nucleic acids in cells?
   
   1.   Energy storage
   2.   Structural support
   3.   Catalysis of biochemical reactions
   4.   Storage and transmission of genetic information
5. Which biomolecule is the main component of cell membranes?
   1.   Proteins
   2.   Carbohydrates
   3.   Lipids
   4.   Nucleic acids
6. 
   What is the common name for the biomolecule class of triglycerides?
   
   1.   Proteins
   2.   Lipids
   3.   Nucleic acids
   4.   Carbohydrates
7. 
   Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?
   
   1.   Phosphate group
   2.   Nitrogenous base
   3.   Amino group
   4.   Pentose sugar
8. What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?
   
   1.   Ionic bond
   2.   Hydrogen bond
   3.   Peptide bond
   4.   Disulfide bond
9. Which of the following is a storage form of glucose in animals?
   1.   Starch
   2.   Cellulose
   3.   Chitin
   4.   Glycogen
10. What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
    1.   Energy storage
    2.   Information storage
    3.   Catalyzing biochemical reactions
    4.   Forming cell membranes