Organic Molecules Quiz

Which compound is a polysaccharide?

• glucose

• maltase

• ribose

• starch

All carbohydrates are compounds that contain the elements

• iron, magnesium, and carbon

• oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

• carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen

• carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Which organic molecule is produced when three fatty acid molecules bond to one glycerol molecule

• glycogen

• ATP

• PGAL

• a lipid

DNA is a polymer consisting of repeating units known as

• dipeptides

• nucleotides

• amino acids

• organic acids

Glucose is a building block of carbohydrates. Which of these best describes glucose?

• nucleotide

• protein

• monosaccharide

• lipid

The table attached provides info about the composition and function of four important molecules in living organisms. Which of the molecules is a carbohydrate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A student is preparing to run in a school track competition. For the quickest source of energy, the student should eat a food that contains a high percentage of?

• carbohydrates

• fat

• proteins

• sodium

Which of the following categories of organic molecules is correctly paired with one of its functions?

• nucleic acids- digest dead cells

• lipids- give quick energy to cells

• carbohydrates- store genetic information

• proteins- provide structure in skin, hair, and nails

What are organic molecules?

• Molecules that make up the body and MUST contain Carbon

• Molecules that make up the body and do NOT contain Carbon

• Molecules that make up non-living things

• Molecules that make up the body and MUST contain Nitrogen

What type of organic molecules provides energy in the form of sugars and starches?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• All of the options

• None of the options