Unit 5 Biochem Quiz

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

• Nucleotides
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids
• Glycerol and fatty acids

Nucleotides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids
• proteins

What are the monomers of DNA?

• glycerols
• amino acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

All polymers are made up of...

• monosaccharides
• monomers
• proteins
• None of these

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• store genetic information
• store energy (long-term)
• store energy (short-term)
• build skin, hair, nails, muscles

All organic compounds contain the element

• carbon
• nitrogen
• phosphorus
• sulfur

Building blocks of the body, hair , muscles etc.

• protein
• nucleic acid
• lipids
• carbohydrates