Biomolecules Pop-Quiz

The monomer (building block) of a nucleic acid is

• Monosaccharide
• Amino Acid
• Nucleotide
• Polysaccharide

Which of the following biomolecules contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosporus?

• nucleic acids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• lipids

What is the monomer for carbohydrates?

• Monosaccarides

• Fatty Acids

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

Which biomolecule is your main source of quick energy?

• Nucleic Acid
• Protein
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

The table describes some substances found in cells.

Which row provides correct information?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which biomolecule includes fats, such as triglycerides, oils, waxes, and steroids (cholesterol); insoluble in water; provides energy storage, insulation, part of cell membrane, and hormones 

• Nucleic Acid
• Lipids
• Carbohydrate
• Protein

Identify the biomolecule

• Carbohydrate
• Lipid
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

This is a structure of a

• polysaccharide

• dipeptide

• disaccharide

• polypeptide

What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

• Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid

• Saturated fats have lots of double bonds in the carbon chain, unsaturated fats do not

• Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid

• Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats

Which of these are examples of carbs?

• cholesterol, steroids and phospholipids

• starch, glycogen and cellulose

• DNA and RNA

• hair, skin, & nails