Biomolecules Quiz

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

• Protein
• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

What is the function of a nucleic acid?

• Stores genetic information
• Stores energy
• Quick source of energy
• Builds structures

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An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

• Carbohydrates and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids and carbohydrates

• Lipids and nucleic acids

Students were given a list of seven elements and asked to identify the four elements that are most abundant in biomolecules. Which table correctly identifies the four most-abundant elements in biomolecules?

• A (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen)

• B (Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus)

• C (Carbon, Fluorine, Oxygen, Phosphorous)

• D (Carbon, Hydrogen, Iodine, Oxygen)

A student preparing for a hike wants to pack a snack that has biomolecules that provide quickly available energy but few excess calories. Which nutrition label lists the best combination of biomolecules that provide quickly available energy while providing the fewest calories from other types of biomolecules?

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to? 

• Carbohydrate
• Lipid
• Nucleic Acid
• Protein

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The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis plants make oxygen and glucose. Glucose is considered to belong to which group pf biomoleules?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acid

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Which biomolecule is properly matched to its monomer?

• A nucleic acid : amino acid

• B protein : 1 glycerol + 3 fatty acids

• C lipid : nucleotide

• D carbohydrate : monosaccharide

This biomolecule this biomolecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. It is also made up of amino acids. 

• lipids
• nucleic acids
• protein
• carbohydrates

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What is the monomer that makes up nucleic acids?

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids