Organic Compound Quiz Review

Which of the following is a monomer of an one of the four major macromolecules?

• DNA

• amino acid

• cellulose

• enzyme

What is one major function of lipids?

• store and transmit genetic information

• speed up chemical reactions

• provide whole body insulation

• major source of regular, daily energy

Which element is found only in nucleic acids, not in the other four macromolecules?

• carbon

• phosphorus

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

What type of macromolecule is this? hint- think about the shape of the molecule...

• protein

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

Which of the following is an example of the function of a protein?

• stores and transmits genetic information

• main source of energy for living things

• allows for whole body movement

• provides whole body insulation

All of the following are examples of proteins EXCEPT

• glycogen

• enzymes

• collagen

• hemoglobin

Which of the following is NOT an example of a lipid?

• Canola oil

• Beeswax

• Butter

• Antibodies

T/F: Proteins are built from twenty different amino acids.

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of a polysaccharide EXCEPT

• glycogen

• chitin

• starch

• fructose

• cellulose

Genetic material is a type of

• carbohydrate

• protein

• nucleic acid

• lipid