Summer School Biology - CH 2 - Section I Quiz

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Hydrogen Ions

• Enzymes

• Amino Acids

• Bases

Molecules that control inherited characteristics are called ______________?

• Nucleic Acids

• Steroids

• Nitrogen Molecules

• Lipids

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of proteins in living things?

• energy storage

• movement

• defense against disease

• nutrition

Cell membranes are formed from?

• Polysaccharaides

• Waxes

• Glycogen

• Phospholipids

Fats, oils, waxes, and steroids are all examples of what?

• Foods

• Carbohydrates

• Human energy sources

• Lipids

Proteins that speed up the chemical reactions in cells are called what?

• Enzymes

• Sites

• Casein

• Acids

The group of bio-molecules that include sugars, starches, and cellulose.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

This is the one type of Carbohydrate that is NOT used for energy storage.

• Sugars

• Starches

• Waxes

• Cellulose

Which of the following is NOT a use of lipids in organisms?

• Regulating what comes in and out of cells

• Speeding up chemical reactions in cells

• Communication between cells

• Waterproofing

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

• Strong and Weak

• Acidic and Basic

• DNA and RNA

• Enzymes and Fatty Acids